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Question
What is the leaving group in the reaction of CH₃CH₂CH₂Br with KCN to form CH₃CH₂CH₂CN ?
Explanation
In the SN₂ reaction, Br⁻ is displaced by CN⁻ and acts as the leaving group.
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