The reaction of an alkyl halide with R′COOAg gives
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → an ester
In this nucleophilic substitution, the carboxylate ion R′COO− of the silver salt replaces the halogen of the alkyl halide, and the product R′COOR is an ester:
\( \displaystyle \ce{R-X + R'COOAg -> R'COOR + AgX} \)
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Table 6.4: Nucleophilic Substitution of Alkyl Halides (R–X)
