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A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q301 Mark

Which reaction mixture produces a nitrile?

Ahalogenoalkane with KCN in ethanol
Bhalogenoalkane with NH3 in ethanol
Cketone with 2,4-DNPH
Dcarboxylic acid with NH3 in water

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A: halogenoalkane with KCN in ethanol

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Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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