JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main 2024

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Haloalkanes react with KCN to form alkyl cyanides as a main product while with AgCN form isocyanide as the main product. Reason (R): KCN and AgCN both are highly ionic compounds. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Answer: (D)

Solution

KCN is ionic (attack through C) whereas AgCN is covalent (attack through N), so (R) is incorrect.

Question ID VK-011259