engineering chemistry MCQ #854

What is the product of the reaction of 1-chloropropane with KCN?

engineering chemistry MCQ #854

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction of 1-chloropropane with KCN?

    • A) propanenitrile
    • B) propylamine
    • C) propanamide
    • D) propanoic acid

    Answer: propanenitrile

    Explanation: KCN is a good nucleophile, and the reaction with 1-chloropropane results in the formation of propanenitrile via SN2.