What is (are)the missing reagent(s)in the reaction below? A)NH₃ B)HCN C)NaCN,NH₄Cl D)NaNH₂

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The reaction is a nucleophilic substitution on a primary alkyl halide. Therefore, we need a strong nucleophile to displace the halide. Of the choices given, only option C provides a strong nucleophile (NaCN) and also a good leaving group (NHSO2Cl). Option B, HCN, is a weak nucleophile and option D, NaNH2, is a strong base but not a strong nucleophile for this reaction. Option A, NHSO2Cl, is a good leaving group but not a strong nucleophile.

What Is (Are)the Missing Reagent(s)in the Reaction Below