Organic Synthesis (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards

$-\text{C}\equiv\text{N}$

$\text{NaCN}$ or $\text{KCN}$ in ethanol

Nucleophilic substitution ($\text{S}_\text{N}2$)

Hydroxynitrile (or cyanohydrin)

$\text{H}_2$ with Ni catalyst

Carboxylic acids

Aluminium chloride ($\text{AlCl}_3$)

Ketone

$\text{R-MgX}$ (R = alkyl/aryl, X = halogen)

Dry (anhydrous) ether