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Q. Which of the following reactions does not take place?

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Solution:

$C_2H_5Br + KCN \rightarrow C_2H_5CN + AgBr$
Due to ionic nature, the attack by $CN^-$ occurs through $C$ atom and alkyl cyanide is formed.