Identify 'Y' in the following reaction. CH_3Br KCN X Na/C_2H_5OH Y

MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Identify 'Y' in the following reaction.

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Step 1: (nucleophilic substitution; the cyanide carbon attacks), so X is methyl cyanide (acetonitrile). Step 2: (nascent hydrogen) reduces the nitrile group to a primary

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-099659