engineering chemistry MCQ #4619

The reaction of an alkyl halide with NaCN is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #4619

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of an alkyl halide with NaCN is an example of

    • A) Nucleophilic substitution
    • B) Electrophilic substitution
    • C) Nucleophilic addition
    • D) Electrophilic addition

    Answer: Nucleophilic substitution

    Explanation: The reaction involves the substitution of the halide with the cyanide ion, a nucleophilic substitution.