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Which of the followings reagents forms an isonitrile when reacted with an alkyl halide?(a) KCN(b) AgCN(c) KNO2(d) AgNO2I have been asked this question in an interview for job.The doubt is from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes topic in division Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT option is (b) AgCN

Explanation: AgCN has a LONE pair of electrons on the N ATOM and ATTACKS from the N side to FORMS a compound of the type RNC, where R is the alkyl group.



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