Question

How is —X group replaced by following functional groups
i) -OH
ii) -CN
ii) -NC
iv) -NH₂

Answer 1

Hey Rakshita,

● Answers -

1) Replacement of -X group by -OH -
R-X + aq.KOH --> R-OH + KX

2) Replacement of -X group by -CN -
R-X + NaCN --> R-CN + NaX

3) Replacement of -X group by -NC -
R-X + AgCN --> R-NC + AgX

4) Replacement of -X group by -NH2 -
R-X + aq.NH3 --> R-NH2 + HX


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