JAMB Chemistry 2007 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

CH3CH2Cl + KCN -> CH3CH2CN + KCl. In the reaction above, the cyanide ion is

A. nucleophilicCorrect
B. electrophilic
C. hydrophilic
D. hydrophobic

Explanation

The negatively charged cyanide ion (CN-) is attracted to the electron-deficient carbon and donates an electron pair, making it a nucleophile.

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