NEETChemistry-Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following reactions does not take place?

A

C₂H₅Br + KNO₂ ⟶ C₂H₅ - O - N = O + KBr

B

C₂H₅Br + AgNO₂ ⟶ C₂H₅ - N = O + AgBr

C

C₂H₅Br + AgCN ⟶ C₂H₅NC + AgBr

D

C₂H₅Br + KCN ⟶ C₂H₅NC + KBr

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The reaction with KNO₂ typically leads to the formation of nitroalkanes, not nitrites.

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