A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesisFeb/Mar 2023Paper 1 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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