engineering chemistry MCQ #801

The reaction of alkyl halides with AgNO3 gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #801

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alkyl halides with AgNO3 gives?

    • A) alkyl nitrate
    • B) alkyl nitrite
    • C) alkyl nitrate and nitrite
    • D) no reaction

    Answer: alkyl nitrate and nitrite

    Explanation: Alkyl halides react with AgNO3 to form alkyl nitrate and nitrite due to the ambident nature of NO3- ion.