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In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, what is the product when a cyanide ion (CN-) attacks through the carbon atom?
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Options:
  • A Alkyl cyanide
  • B Alkyl nitrite
  • C Alkyl isocyanide
  • D Alkyl nitroalkane
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Alkyl cyanide
When CN- attacks through the carbon atom, it forms an alkyl cyanide.

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