Question

Convert ethyl chloride into propane nitrile

Answer 1

Question :-

Convert ethyl chloride into propane nitrile.

Answer :-

• $\rm C_2 H_5 Cl + KCN \rightarrow C_2 H_5 CN + KCl$

Explanation :-

• Propane nitrile may be prepared by heating ethyl chloride with KCN.

KCN will provide one carbon to propane nitrile hence, starting material will have two carbon atoms.

$\rm C_2 H_5 Cl + KCN \rightarrow C_2 H_5 CN + KCl$

By reaction of KCN with ethylchloride, propane nitrile forms as major product.

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