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When reacts with alcoholic `KCN`, a mixture of isomeric products is obtained. Explain.

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It can undergo `SN^1` and `SN^2` reactions. By `SN^2` only one product is formed, but by `SN^2` the intermediate is allyl carbonium ion. Thus, we get two isomeric products.
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