Question

Select the correct steps for an efficient synthesis of cyclopentyl cyanide from cyclopentane. be sure to answer all parts. part 1 out of 2 select the first step. h581447d h581447b h581447a h581447c

Answer 1

Cyclopentane is converted into Ctclopentyl Cyanaide in following two steps,

Step 1:
Cyclopentane is reacted with Chlorine in the presence of sunlight. A Free Radical Substitution Reaction results in the formation of Chlorocyclopentane.

Step 2:
In second step, Chlorocyclopentane is reacted with Potassium Cyanide which undergoes Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction resulting in the formation of Cyclopentyl Cyanide as shown below,