A cyclopentane ring with two chlorine atoms attached to the same carbon undergoes the following reac — AITS & Test Series Chemistry Question
Question
A cyclopentane ring with two chlorine atoms attached to the same carbon undergoes the following reaction sequence: KCN → (A), H3O+ → (B), Δ → (C). Identify the correct statement(s) about the above sequence of reactions:

Answer: A,B,D
💡 Solution & Explanation
Cl Cl N 2KCN (S reaction) C C N N 3 H O (hydrolysis) COOH COOH (B) 2 ( CO ) COOH (C) (A) 4H2 NH2 NH2 COOH 4 LiAlH (reduction) OH (C) 2 H H O (Cyclohexene) COOH Schmidt's reaction NH2 (C) 2 2 HNO N OH (D) 2 H H O (Cyclopentene)
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