$C_2H_5Br$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} A$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Hydrolysis}} B$
The compound $A$ in the above reaction is

  • A
    Ethylene chloride
  • B
    Acetic acid
  • C
    Propanoic acid
  • D
    Ethyl cyanide

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