Would you expect the reaction of propyl bromide with sodium cyanide (NaCN), that is, CH3CH2CH2Br + NaCN

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Would you expect the reaction of propyl bromide with sodium cyanide (NaCN), that is,
CH3CH2CH2Br + NaCN → CH3CH2CH2CN + NaBr
to occur faster in DMF or in ethanol? Explain your answer.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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