Question

The correct statements about the products B and C in the given reactions are (Ethanol reacts with HCl/Anhy ZnCl$_2$ to give A. A reacts with ethanolic AgCN to give B (Minor) and C (Major)). I. B and C are functional isomers II. With H$_2$|Catalyst B gives 1$^\circ$ amine and C gives 2$^\circ$ amine III. B on acid hydrolysis gives formic acid and C gives C$_3$H$_6$O$_2$ IV. C forms isocyanate with HgO

• A. I & III
• B. II & III
• C. I, II & IV
• D. II, III & IV

Hint:

Remember the reactivity of ambident nucleophiles like CN$^-$. - With ionic cyanides (KCN, NaCN), the attack is primarily through carbon, forming nitriles (R-CN) as the major product. - With covalent cyanides (AgCN), the attack is primarily through nitrogen, forming isocyanides (R-NC) as the major product. Also, remember the distinct hydrolysis and reduction products of nitriles and isocyanides.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C