When We Suggested Hydrogen Cyanide To Synthesize A Special Nitrfle, YouBhould Have Seen Their Reaction. R
NH2
\
/ C
/ \ Ri CN alpha a m i n o n i t r i l e s RFhCO
HCN
RCH = CH 2
R
\ '
N H
R
\ Ν — CH 2 CN RCH 2 CH 2 CN
Ri
nitriles
amino acetonitriles
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