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In the following reaction RX +A rarr RNC...

In the following reaction `RX +A rarr RNC`
The reactant 'A' is

A

`AgCN`

B

`KCN`

C

`NaCN`

D

`HCN`

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A
`RX+AgCN rarr underset("Alkyl isocyanide")(RNC)+AgX`
When alkyl halide reacts with silver cyanide, isocyanides are obtained. It is due to nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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