Alkyl halide with KCN, AgCN, KNO2 or AgNO2: reagent or product (nitrile, isocyanide, nitrite, nitroalkane)
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Question 1
9 May 2024 S1
68Identify the reagent A in the following conversion: Alkyl halide Alkyl nitriteTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
10 May 2024 S1
61Identify compound Y in the following reaction:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
11 May 2024 S2
68Identify 'A' and 'B' in the following reaction.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
13 Apr 2026 S1
44Which from following reagents is used to prepare alkyl isocyanides from RX?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 5
16 Apr 2026 S2
36What is the product P obtained in following reaction?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 6
19 Apr 2026 S1
37Identify reagent B in following reaction. NitroalkaneTap an option to check your answer.
Question 7
20 Apr 2026 S1
39Which reagent is used to convert Alkyl halide into Alkyl nitrite ?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 8
13 May 2026 S1
37Which of the following compounds is obtained when potassium cyanide reacts with alkyl halide?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 9
15 May 2026 S1
36Which of the following compounds is obtained when alkyl halides reacted with silver nitrite?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 10
19 May 2026 S1
44Identify the product of reaction between alcoholic silver nitrite and ethyl bromide.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 11
19 May 2026 S1
42When R-X is treated with KCN (alcoholic, heat), find the type of attack found, when the major product is formed in this reaction?Tap an option to check your answer.