wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following compound will be formed as major product when ethyl chloride reacts with AgCN ?

A
Ethylisocyanide
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Ethylcyanide
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Both (a) and (b) will be formed in same quantities
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Acetonitrile
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Ethylisocyanide
AgCN is predominantly covalent. Although C site is more nucleophilic than N site but not available in case of AgCN. Hence, lone pair of N attacks the ethyl chloride and isocyanide is formed as the major product.​ Hence, the major product will be ethylisocyanide.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
5
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon