Question
Which reaction produces an organic anion with a good yield?
A heating ethanenitrile under reflux with dilute sodium hydroxide
B heating ethanenitrile under reflux with dilute sulfuric acid
C heating ethane with sodium metal
D heating ethanol under reflux with dilute sodium hydroxide
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans:A
Question:
Which row identifies a suitable starting material and reagent that can be used to produce butanenitrile?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans:B
Question
Compound Y is heated with a mild oxidising agent. One of the products of the reaction reacts with hydrogen cyanide forming 2-hydroxybutanenitrile.
What is compound Y?
A butan-1-ol
B butan-2-ol
C propan-1-ol
D propan-2-ol
Answer/Explanation
Ans: C
Question
Ethanol can be used to make propanenitrile in two steps.
Answer/Explanation
Ans: C