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+NaCNC2H5OHH2O

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:              [2023]

1 (D) only  
2 (C) and (D) only  
3 (B) only  
4 (A) and (B) only  

Ans.

(3)

In (A), (C) and (D), nitrile is formed as the major product.

R-X+AgCN  R-NCAlkyl isocyanide(or isonitrile)