engineering chemistry MCQ #908

What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and NaCN?

engineering chemistry MCQ #908

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between bromoethane and NaCN?

    • A) Propanenitrile
    • B) Ethanenitrile
    • C) Butanenitrile
    • D) Propanamine

    Answer: Propanenitrile

    Explanation: The reaction is an SN2 reaction where the CN- ion replaces the Br- ion, forming propanenitrile.