Question

Consider the following reaction,
$C_2{H}_{5}Cl+AgCN\stackrel{EtOH/H_{2}O}{\to }X$ (major)
Which one of the following statements is true for $X$?
(I) It gives propionic acid on hydrolysis
(II) It has an ester functional group
(III) It has a nitrogen linked to ethyl carbon
(IV) It has a cyanide group

• A. IV
• B. III
• C. II
• D. I

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) III