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$\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{KCN}(\mathrm{aq}.) \rightarrow X+Y$ Compounds X and Y are
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_6+\mathrm{KCl}$
  • B $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CN}+\mathrm{KCl}$
  • C $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CH}_3+\mathrm{KCl}$
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CN}+\mathrm{KCl}$
$\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{KCN}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{N}+\mathrm{KCl}$

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