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Question
What happens when Methyl bromide reacts with \[\ce{KCN}\]?
Chemical Equations/Structures
Short Answer
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Solution
These are easily separated from the desired product.
\[\ce{CH3Br + KCN -> CH3CN + KBr}\]
Methyl cyanide or acetonitrile forms, which, on hydrolysis, gives carboxylic acid.
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