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Grade 11Organic Chemistry

WHy ethyl alcohol reacts with HI but not with HCN? Explain

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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9 Years ago
I think dipolemoment of cN>I and electro negativity varies so it it reacts with HI niether than HCN.............................................................................................