The reaction of cyclopentyl bromide with sodium cyanide to give cyclopentyl cyanide NaCN
Chapter 8, Problem 8.48(choose chapter or problem)
The reaction of cyclopentyl bromide with sodium cyanide to give cyclopentyl cyanide NaCN Br ethanolwater H Cyclopentyl bromide CN H Cyclopentyl cyanide proceeds faster if a small amount of sodium iodide is added to the reaction mixture. Can you suggest a reasonable mechanism to explain the catalytic function of sodium iodide?
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