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Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2023 · 13 April, Shift 2

The major product for the following reaction is:

Allyl cyanide (but-3-enenitrile) reacting with 2-mercaptoethanol, HO-CH2CH2-SH.
  • A
    Option A shows a product with nitrile and thiol groups connected through an ether-like carbon chain arrangement.
  • B
    Option B shows a product containing hydroxyl and sulfur atoms in the chain with terminal nitrile substitution.
  • C
    Option C shows an imidate-like structure where oxygen is bonded to the two-carbon chain ending in sulfur.
  • D
    Option D shows an imidothioate-like structure where sulfur is bonded to the two-carbon chain ending in hydroxyl.

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