What Is the Role of Tetrabutylammonium Chloride as a Phase

question 102

Multiple Choice

What is the role of tetrabutylammonium chloride as a phase transfer catalyst in the reaction of 1-chlorooctane and sodium cyanide in a mixture of water and CH₂Cl₂?

• A) it transfers 1-chlorooctane into the aqueous phase
• B) it transfers cyanide anion into the organic phase
• C) it makes water and dichloromethane miscible
• D) it transfers the sodium cation into the organic phase

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