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Following is the substitution reaction in which -CN replaces -Cl
`R-Cl +KCN overset(Delta)(to) R -CN +KCl`
To obtain propane nitrile R -CI should be:

A

chloroethane

B

1-chloropropane

C

chloromethane

D

2-chloropropane

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The correct Answer is:
A
`underset("Chloroethane")(C_(2)H_(5)Cl)+underset("Alcoholic")(KCN)rarr underset("Propanenitrile")(C_(2)H_(5)CN)+KCl`
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