Chapter 20.15, Problem 25P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthesis of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{CN}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{CN}$ by using ethyl alcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction.

In nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking on the electron deficient carbon atom.