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Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation
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What is the structure of the nitrile functional group?

−C≡N-\text{C}\equiv\text{N}

Which reagent converts haloalkanes to nitriles in ethanol?

NaCN\text{NaCN} or KCN\text{KCN}

What type of mechanism occurs when haloalkanes react with CN−\text{CN}^- to form nitriles?

Nucleophilic substitution (SN2\text{S}_\text{N}2)

What is the product called when aldehydes or ketones react with HCN\text{HCN}?

Hydroxynitrile or cyanohydrin

Why is NaCN\text{NaCN} with dilute acid used instead of direct HCN\text{HCN} in practice?

HCN\text{HCN} is extremely toxic

What functional group forms when nitriles are reduced with H2\text{H}_2 and Ni catalyst?

Primary amine

Which catalyst is required for Friedel-Crafts reactions on benzene?

AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3

What type of compound forms when benzene undergoes Friedel-Crafts acylation?

Ketone

What is the general formula for a Grignard reagent?

R-MgX\text{R-MgX}

What critical condition is needed when preparing Grignard reagents?

Solvent must be completely dry

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