Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 137

Question: In which case formation of butane nitrile is possible

[Orissa JEE 2004]

Options:

A) $ C_3H_7Br+KCN $

B) $ C_4H_9Br+KCN $

C) $ C_3H_7OH+KCN $

D) $ C_4H_9OH+KCN $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_3H_7Br+KCN\to C_3H_7CN+KBr $ In IUPAC system the carbon of functional group also take in numbering. So $ C_3H_7CN $ is butane nitrile.