Iodine from iodoethane can be substituted by cyanide group in a number of ways. Which of…

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Iodine from iodoethane can be substituted by cyanide group in a number of ways. Which of the following is true statement ?
  1. With either KCN or AgCN, EtCN is formed as major product.
  2. With either KCN or AgCN, EtNC is formed as major product.
  3. With AgCN, EtCN and with KCN, EtNC is formed.
  4. With AgCN, EtNC while with KCN, EtCN is formed as major product.

Answer

(D) With AgCN, EtNC while with KCN, EtCN is formed as major product.

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