Question

Write the major product of the following reaction `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(3)underset(NaCN)overset(Br_(2)//Delta)to`
A. `C_(6)H_(5)-underset(CN)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)`
B. `C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CN`
C. `o-(CN)C_(6)H_(4)CH_(2)CH_(3)`
D. `m-(CN)C_(6)H_(4)CH_(2)CH_(3)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Benzylic substitution followed by nucleophilic substitution.