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How will you convert methyl chloride to ethyl amine?

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To convert methyl chloride (CH3Cl) to ethyl amine (CH3CH2NH2), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction - **Reactant**: Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) - **Reagent**: Potassium cyanide (KCN) - **Reaction**: When methyl chloride reacts with KCN, the cyanide ion (CN-) acts as a nucleophile and attacks the carbon atom of methyl chloride, leading to the substitution of the chlorine atom. \[ ...
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