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

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The substrate is `1^(@)` halide and `""^(-)CN` is a strong nucleophile. Hence, reaction follows `S_(N)2` path.
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