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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.4.2Chemical properties: nucleophilic addition

Chemical properties: nucleophilic addition in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.4.2.1Outline the mechanism of the nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide to aldehydes and ketones.

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  • Nucleophilic addition to aldehydes and ketones

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Chemical properties: nucleophilic addition: sample question

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Why is a small amount of potassium cyanide added when HCN reacts with a ketone?

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