Engineering
Chemistry
Carboxylic acid Derivatives Acid Halide Anhydride Ester Amide
Alkene
Question

major product

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Solution

This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the cyanide ion (CN⁻) attacks the carbon bonded to bromine. The reaction follows SN2 mechanism due to the primary alkyl halide substrate. The nucleophile attacks from the backside, leading to inversion of configuration. The major product is formed with the cyanide group replacing the bromine atom.

The correct major product is: 

Final Answer: Option 2