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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 write the mechanism of the reaction between n-butyl bromide (nBuBr) and potassium cyanide (KCN) in the presence of ethanol and water, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants The reactants in this reaction are: - n-butyl bromide (nBuBr), which is a primary alkyl halide. - Potassium cyanide (KCN), which is an ambidentate nucleophile. ### Step 2: Understand the Nature of KCN ...
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