Q.

Which amongst the following reactions of alkyl halides produces isonitrile as a major product?
(A) R - X + HCN →
(B) R - X+ AgCN →
(C) R- X+ KCN  →
(D) R -X+NaCN H2OC2H5OH
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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a

D only

b

A and B only

c

C and D only

d

B only

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

RX+AgCNRNC+AgX

(1)RX+HCN reaction not possible as HCN is weaker acid
(3)RX+KCNRCN+KX

(4)RX+NaCNRCNH2O
RCOOHC2H5OHRCOOC2H5

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