13.6 - Cyanides and Isocyanides
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Practice Questions
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What is the structure of a cyanide?
💡 Hint: Think about the bond type and the order of elements.
What is an isocyanide?
💡 Hint: Remember the placement of nitrogen and carbon.
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What type of bond is found in cyanides?
💡 Hint: Think about the bond type that connects carbon and nitrogen.
Can isocyanides be prepared using KCN?
💡 Hint: Consider the starting materials used for each compound.
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Consider a scenario where you need to synthesize benzonitrile (C6H5CN) from bromobenzene. Describe the steps and reagents involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on the nucleophile used and how it replaces the bromine.
If you hydrolyze propionitrile, what product will you expect? Write down the reaction and its components.
💡 Hint: Remember to account for the acid in the aqueous solution.
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