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Problems and exercisesPhysical and Bond Properties

1. Polarity

Acetonitrile (mass 41) boils at 82 °C and propane (mass 44) at −42 °C. Why?

2. Solvent

Why is acetonitrile a good solvent for SN2 reactions?

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