In the given reaction R − I + NaCN → DMF R − C ≡ N R - I may not be

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In the given reaction

R - I + NaCN \overset{DMF}{\to} R - C \equiv N

R - I

may not be

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET

Options:

A Primary
B Secondary
C Tertiary
D $C H_{3} - I$

Solution:

1701 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: Tertiary

R - I + NaCN \overset{DMF}{\to} R - C \equiv N

Here

R - I

cannot be tertiary halide as it is

S_{N} 2

reaction.

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