Question

How to distinguish b/w ethyl cyanide and ethyl isocyanide ? Give chemical test.

Answer 1

ethyl cynide is -CH3-CH2-CN
ethyl iso cynide is - CH3 -CH2- NC

Answer 2

Method to find ethyl cyanide and ethyl isocyanide.

Explanation:

• The compounds such as ethyl cyanide and ethyl isocyanide have a same molecular formula which is  $C_3H_5N$.
• These compound can be distinguished from one another through acid hydrolysis test.
• When the given compounds are hydrolyzed with acids, it yields different product and this mechanism is used as the principle.
• When the compound on hydrolysis yields propionic acid, it is ethyl cyanide, whereas if the product formed is formic acid, it is ethyl isocyanide.

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