Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following gives a white precipitate with alcoholic silver nitrate?
A
Benzyl chloride
B
Ethyl iodide
C
Vinyl chloride
D
Chlorobenzene
Answer
Benzyl chloride
Explanation
Solution
Aryl and vinyl halide's are not hydrolysed by alcoholic silver nitrate solution. Benzyl chloride gives a 'white ppt. while ethyl iodide gives yellow ppt with alcoholic silver nitrate solution.