Question

When ethylchloride treated with aqueous
alcoholic AgCN, the major product is​

Answer 1

Answer:

C2H5NC (isocyanide)

Explanation:

C2H5Cl + AgCN => C2H5NC.

In this reaction,since AgCN is covalent,nitrogen attacks through lone pair (Carbon is bonded) to form AgCN.

Had it been KCN , the product would have been C2H5CN , Since here both N and C can attack but C-C bond is more stronger than C-N bond.