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A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q261 Mark

Which reagents and conditions would result in the formation of butanenitrile, CH3CH2CH2CN?

A1-bromobutane heated under pressure with ammonia in ethanol
B1-bromopropane heated with potassium cyanide in ethanol
Cpropanal heated with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of potassium cyanide
Dpropanone heated with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of potassium cyanide

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B: 1-bromopropane heated with potassium cyanide in ethanol

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Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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