engineering chemistry MCQ #918

The product of the reaction of 1-bromobutane with KCN is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #918

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of 1-bromobutane with KCN is?

    • A) Pentanenitrile
    • B) Butanenitrile
    • C) Propanenitrile
    • D) Butylamine

    Answer: Pentanenitrile

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