he cyano group is often considered to be more stable than esters or even amides vhen reacting with a nucleophile. Please list at least two reasons why -CN is more table than any other carboxylic acid derivative

he cyano group is often considered to be more stable than esters or even amides vhen reacting with a nucleophile. Please list at least two reasons why -CN is more table than any other carboxylic acid derivative

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter21: Benzene And The Concept Of Aromaticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21.40P

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The cyang group is often considered to be more stable than esters or even amides
when reacting with a nucleophile. Please list at least two reasons why -CN is more
stable than any other carboxylic acid derivative

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