Practicing Success
An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula CH4O reacts with HI to give an alkyl iodide which than reacts with potassium cyanide to produce 'B'. Compound 'B' on reduction followed by reaction with HNO2 gives an alcohol which on oxidation gives 'C'. Compound 'C' on oxidation followed by reaction with CH3MgBr gives 'D' which on hydrolysis gives compound 'E' which is also an alcohol. |
What is the name of the compound 'B'? |
Acetonitrile Ethyl cyanide Methyl isocyanide Ethyl isocyanide |
Acetonitrile |
The correct answer is option 1. Acetonitrile. |