A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q361 Mark

Which reaction takes place by a nucleophilic addition mechanism?

Apropene reacting with hydrogen bromide

B2-bromopropane reacting with sodium hydroxide in ethanol

Cpropanone reacting with hydrogen cyanide

Dmethane reacting with chlorine

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C: propanone reacting with hydrogen cyanide

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Topic: Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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