Question

what happens when methyl isocyanides is allowed to react with the following reagents:a) dilute HCl solution , b)HgO C) Na + C2 H5OH.

Answer 1

The chemical behaviour of isocyanide is different from cyanide although they are isoelectronic in nature.

On reaction of methyl isocyanide with dilute hydrochloric acid,we get formic acid and methyl amine as the major product. The reaction goes via formation of acetamide intermediate.

On reaction of methyl isocyanide with Na/ethanol we get secondary amine that is CH3NHCH3.

On reaction of methyl isocyanide with HgO oxidation takes place.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

First one is methyl amine and formic acid.

Third one is mendius reaction in which reduction takes place.

Product is c2h5nhch3,not sure about 2nd one.