Chemical PropertiesHaloalkanes
Why does KCN react with haloalkanes to give alkyl cyanides (nitriles)?
Expert Answer
KCN is ionic and provides cyanide ions ( ); C-C bond is stronger than C-N, so attack occurs through Carbon.
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