Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 29
####32. Statement I Benzonitrile is prepared by the reaction of chlorobenzene with potassium cyanide.
Statement II Cyanide $\left(CN^{-}\right)$is a strong nucleophile.
(1998, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 32. (a)
Solution:
- Statement I is incorrect, aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction with ease. Cyanide ion $\left(CN^{-}\right)$ is a strong nucleophile.
