Chemical PropertiesHaloalkanes
Why does AgCN react with haloalkanes to give isocyanides (isonitriles)?
Expert Answer
AgCN is covalent; nitrogen has a lone pair and attacks, forming the isocyanide.
Why does AgCN react with haloalkanes to give isocyanides (isonitriles)?
AgCN is covalent; nitrogen has a lone pair and attacks, forming the isocyanide.
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