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Identify the major mechanistic pathway when 1-chloropentane is treated with KCN.Select answer from the options belowE1  SN1  SN2  E2

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The major mechanistic pathway when 1-chloropentane is treated with KCN is SN2.

Here's why:

  1. The substrate is a primary alkyl halide (1-chloropentane), which is most reactive towards an SN2 mechanism.

  2. KCN is a strong nucleophile, which favors the SN2 mechanism.

  3. The reaction is likely performed in a polar aprotic solvent, which also favors the SN2 mechanism.

  4. The SN2 mechanism is a one-step process where the nucleophile (KCN) attacks the substrate (1-chloropentane) and the leaving group (Cl-) leaves simultaneously.

So, the correct answer is SN2.

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