2-Hydroxypropanenitrile can be used in the synthesis of the monomer

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Problem

2-Hydroxypropanenitrile can be used in the synthesis of the monomer, acrylonitrile, CH2=CHCN\text{CH}_2=\text{CHCN}. (1) Suggest a suitable reagent and conditions for the conversion of 2-hydroxypropanenitrile into acrylonitrile. Reagent _____ Conditions _____ (2) Draw a section of the polymer polyacrylonitrile, showing three repeating units.

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