Question

Distinguish test between ethyl cyanide and ethyl isocyanide

Answer 1

Ethyl Cyanide on hydrolysis with the acids give propionic acid. On the other hand Ethyl Isocyanide on hydrolysis with the dilute hydrochloric acid give amine and formic acid. ... On the other hand ethyl isocyanide give secondary amine .

Answer 2

There's a carbylamine test (isocyanide test). The compounds having isocyanide only give this test.