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What happens when `CH_(3)-Br` is treated with KCN?

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Ethanenitrile or Acetonitrile is formed.
`underset("Ethyl chloride")(CH_(3)CH_(2)-Cl)KOH(aq)to underset("Ethyl alcohols")(CH_(3)CH_(2)-OH)+KCl`
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