Which one of the following is best catalyst for the reaction shown below? \ $\mathrm{CH}_3\left(\ma

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Which one of the following is best catalyst for the reaction shown below? \ $\mathrm{CH}_3\left(\mathrm{CH}_2ight)_8 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Br} \xrightarrow[	ext { benzene }]{\mathrm{KCN}} \mathrm{CH}_3\left(\mathrm{CH}_2ight)_8 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CN}$

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Solvation of nucleophile is very less in presence of quartenary ammonium salt.