The reaction of 4-bromobenzyl chloride with NaCN in ethanol leads to

Question

The reaction of 4-bromobenzyl chloride with NaCN in ethanol leads to (A) 4-bromobenzyl cyanide (B) 4-cyanobenzyl chloride (C) 4-cyanobenzyl cyanide (D) 4-bromo-2-cyanobenzyl chloride.

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Correct answer is (a) 4-bromobenzyl cyanide

Q. The reaction of 4-bromobenzyl chloride with NaCN in ethanol leads to

4-bromobenzyl cyanide

4-cyanobenzyl chloride

4-cyanobenzyl cyanide

4-bromo-2-cyanobenzyl chloride.

Correct answer is (a) 4-bromobenzyl cyanide

Q. The reaction of $4$ -bromobenzyl chloride with $N a CN$ in ethanol leads to