Which of the following gives the different substitution product with CH3CH2Br when their sodium and silver salts are used?
A
CN−
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B
OH−
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C
ROH
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is ACN− CN− is the ambident nucleophile and can form different product with same substrate. CH3−CH2−Br+NaCN→CH3−CH2−CN+CH3−CH2+N≡C−+NaBrEthyl cyanideEthyl isocyanideMajorMinor
CH3CH2−Br+AgCN→CH3CH2CN+CH3CH2N−C++NaBrEthyl cyanideEthyl isocyanideMinorMajor
Hence, cyanide ion gives the different substitution product with CH3CH2Br when their sodium and silver salts are used.