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 $