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Acetonitrile is prepared by reacting an ...

Acetonitrile is prepared by reacting an alcoholic solution of methyl iodide with

A

Silver cyanide

B

Potassium cyanide

C

Hydrogen cyanide

D

Ammonia

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The correct Answer is:
B
Substitution of halogen by cyno group.
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