Which of the following compound will be formed as major product when ethyl chloride reacts with AgCN ?
A
Ethylisocyanide
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B
Ethylcyanide
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C
Both (a) and (b) will be formed in same quantities
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D
Acetonitrile
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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.