Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 95
Question: $ C_6H_5CH_2Cl+KCN(aq.)\to X+Y $ Compounds X and Y are
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Options:
A) $ C_6H_6+KCl $
B) $ C_6H_5CH_2CN+KCl $
C) $ C_6H_5CH_3+KCl $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ C_6H_5-CH_2-Cl+KCN\text{(}aq\text{)}\to C_6H_5-CH_2-C\equiv N+KCl $