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Write the mechanism of the following reaction:
nBuBr + KCN `overset(EtOH-H_(2)O) rarr` nBuCN

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To understand the mechanism of the reaction between n-butyl bromide (nBuBr) and potassium cyanide (KCN) in the presence of ethanol and water (EtOH-H2O), we will follow the steps of the nucleophilic substitution reaction, specifically the SN2 mechanism. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants and the Product**: - Reactants: n-butyl bromide (nBuBr) and potassium cyanide (KCN). - Product: n-butyl cyanide (nBuCN). ...
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