Question: What is the principal organic product formed in the reaction of ethylene oxide with each of the following? (a) Sodium cyanide (NaCN) in aqueous ethanol

What is the principal organic product formed in the reaction of ethylene oxide with each of the following?
(a) Sodium cyanide (NaCN) in aqueous ethanol
(b) Sodium azide (NaN3) in aqueous ethanol
(c) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water
(d) Phenyllithium (C6H5Li) in ether, followed by addition of dilute sulfuric acid
(e) 1-Butynylsodium (CH3CH2CPCNa) in liquid ammonia

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