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Chemistry Question on Alcohols

C2H5OHXC2H5ClYC2H5CNC_2H_5OH\xrightarrow{X}C_2H_5Cl\xrightarrow{Y}C_2H_5CN
X and Y used in the above reaction are:

A

HgCl2 and AgCN

B

SoCl2 and KCN

C

Cl2 and KCN

D

ZnCl2/HCL and AgCN

Answer

SoCl2 and KCN

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B) : SoCl2 and KCN