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Question

Identify the products (1) and (2) in the reactions.

$RX + AgCN \rightarrow \underline{(A)} + AgX;$

$RX + KCN \rightarrow \underline{(B)} + KX$

$(A) \rightarrow RCN,(B) \rightarrow RCN$

$(A) \rightarrow RCN,(B) \rightarrow RNC$

$(A) \rightarrow RNC,(B) \rightarrow RCN$

$(A) \rightarrow RNC,(B) \rightarrow RNC$

Answer

$(A) \rightarrow RNC,(B) \rightarrow RCN$

Explanation

Solution

$RX + AgCN \rightarrow \underset{(A)}{RNC} + AgX$

$RX + KCN \rightarrow \underset{(B)}{RCN} + KX$

Both C and N can donate electron pairs, since KCN is predominantly ionic and C-C bond is more stable than C-N bond in case of KCN, attack takes place through carbon atom.

AgCN is predominantly covalent hence only nitrogen pair is available for bonding resulting in formation of isocyanide.

Question: Identify the products (1) and (2) in the reactions. \[RX + AgCN \rightarrow \underline{(A)} + AgX;\...

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