Question

Starting from methyl iodide how will you prepare methyl isocyanide

Answer 1

Reaction with AgCN

Methyl iodide reacts with silver cyanide to give a product of isocyanide - methyl isocyanide

Answer 2

Starting from methyl iodide to methyl isocyanide to prepare plastics ect..

Explanation:

• A Gautier was the first to make methyl isocyanide by reacting silver cyanide with methyl iodide.
• The dehydration of N-methylformamide is a typical process for making methyl isocyanides.
• Many metal cyanides form methyl isocyanide complexes when they react with methylating chemicals.
• Chemical formula: C2H3N
• The chemical methyl isocyanate (MIS) is used to make polyurethane foam, insecticides, and plastics. It is normally handled and transported as a liquid,which is easily combustible and explosive.