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Butanenitrile may be prepared by heating ______.

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Butanenitrile may be prepared by heating ______.

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  • propanol with KCN

  • butanol with KCN

  • n-butyl chloride with KCN

  • n-propyl chloride with KCN

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Solution

Butanenitrile may be prepared by heating n-propyl chloride with KCN.

Explanation:

Preparation of butanenitrile

\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 CH2Cl + KCN ->[\Delta] CH3 - CH2 - CH2CN + KCl}\]

So, butanenitrile may be prepared by heating Propyl Chloride with \[\ce{KCN}\].

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Chapter 10: Halogen Derivatives - Exercises [Page 231]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 10 Halogen Derivatives
Exercises | Q 1. vii. | Page 231

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