engineering chemistry MCQ #723

The reaction of alkyl halide with KCN in presence of alc. gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #723

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alkyl halide with KCN in presence of alc. gives

    • A) alkyl cyanide
    • B) alkyl isocyanide
    • C) both A and B
    • D) none of these

    Answer: alkyl cyanide

    Explanation: KCN is a source of CN^- ion, which substitutes the halide ion, forming alkyl cyanide.