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Assertion (A) : I- Bromopentane reacts with $\mathrm{AgCN}$ to give pentylisocyanide
Reason (R): $\mathrm{AgCN}$ is mainly ionic in nature
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (05 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A A is true, $\mathrm{R}$ is true and $\mathrm{R}$ is correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$
  • B $\mathrm{A}$ is true, $\mathrm{R}$ is true but $\mathrm{R}$ is not correct explanation of A
  • C $A$ is true, $R$ is false
  • D A is false, $R$ is true
Solution:
1928 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $A$ is true, $R$ is false
$\mathrm{AgCN}$ is covalent in nature. Thats why haloalkane produces isocyanide compound with $\mathrm{AgCN}$ and cyanide compound with $\mathrm{KCN}$.

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