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convert Ethanol to propanenitrile

CH3CH2OH + KCN  gives  CH3-CH2-C =- N

 (ethanol)                                CH3CH2-C (triple bond with) N   which is propanenitrile

         

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 CH3CH2OH + PCL5---------> CH3CH2CL

CH3CH2CL + KCN---------> CH3CH2CN

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always use SOCl2 instead of PCl​5 as it gives halogen in purest form ie without by products and thus will not give teachers a chance to cut marks and get a perfect score
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CH3CH2OH + SOCl2----->CH3CH2Cl + KCN(alc.)----->CH3CH2CN
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