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P-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE [Acetonitrile, p-methoxyphenyl- OH HCI NaCN, A Nal, acetone Me would p-tolyl alcohol react faster or slower in the first reaction? why?
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p-tolyl alcohol react slower in the first reaction as the first reaction proceeds with the formation of carbocation and carbocation is more stabilised by OMe group on the para position than Me group.

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