> I don't think it would the that great of a leaving group...I think it is
> an extremely strong base because of the electronegative atom attached to
> the carbon.
>
> On Sun, 15 Dec 1996 kullnaja@plu.edu wrote:
>
> >
> > Does anyone know if -CN is a good leaving group? I know it is a good
> > Nu.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > jon
> >
> >
>
>