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Convert the following:

Ethanol to propane nitrile

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\[\ce{\underset{Ethanol}{CH3CH2OH} + HCl ->[Groove's][process]\underset{Chloroethane}{CH3CH2Cl} ->[Alc.KCN,\Delta][-H2O] \underset{Propane nitrile}{CH3CH2CN}}\]

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Chapter 10: Halogen Derivatives - Exercises [Page 233]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 10 Halogen Derivatives
Exercises | Q 6. iii. | Page 233

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