Complete the reaction: CH3CH2Cl —(AgCN, alc., Δ)→ ?

Q.2 (iii) Complete the reaction: CH₃CH₂Cl —(AgCN, alc., Δ)→ ?

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Answer: Ethyl isocyanide, CH₃CH₂–N≡C (ethyl carbylamine)

CH₃CH₂Cl + AgCN → (alc., Δ) CH₃CH₂NC + AgCl

AgCN is mainly covalent, so it attacks through the nitrogen atom and gives the isocyanide (KCN would give the cyanide).

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