Problem 5
Iodoethane CH3CH2I reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to give A, with ammonia to give B, and with potassium cyanide in ethanolic solution to give C, C3H5N. C reacts with lithium aluminium hydride in dry ether solution to give D. C with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution followed by dilute hydrochloric acid gives E, C3H6O2, which with phosphorus(V) chloride gives F.
Identify compounds A to F, giving your reasons and equations where appropriate.
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