Consider the following reaction `C_2H_5Cl+AgCNoverset("EtOH"//H_2O)rarrX` (Major)
Which one of the following statement is true for X?

Options

A. It gives propionic acid on hydrolysis
B. It has a nitrogen linked to ethyl carbon
C. It has an ester function
D. It has cyandide group

Explanation

To solve the question regarding the reaction of C₂H₅Cl with AgCN in the presence of ethanol and water, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Identify the Reactants
The reactants in the reaction are:
- C₂H₅Cl (ethyl chloride)
- AgCN (silver cyanide)

### Step 2: Understand the Reaction Mechanism
In this reaction, AgCN acts as a source of the cyanide ion (CN⁻). The nitrogen in the cyanide ion has a lone pair of electrons, making it a good nucleophile. It will attack the electrophilic carbon in ethyl chloride.

### Step 3: Nucleophilic Attack
The chlorine atom in C₂H₅Cl is a good leaving group due to its electronegativity. When the cyanide ion attacks the ethyl chloride, the following occurs:
- The nucleophile (CN⁻) attacks the carbon atom bonded to chlorine.
- Chlorine leaves as Cl⁻, forming AgCl as a byproduct.

### Step 4: Formation of the Product
After the nucleophilic attack, the product formed is:
- C₂H₅-N≡C (isocyanide or ethyl isocyanide)

### Step 5: Hydrolysis of the Product
When the product is subjected to hydrolysis in the presence of water (H₂O), it can lead to the formation of:
- Ethylamine (C₂H₅NH₂)
- Formic acid (HCOOH)

### Step 6: Identify the Characteristics of Product X
From the hydrolysis, we can conclude that:
- The product X contains a nitrogen atom linked to the ethyl carbon, confirming that it is an amine.
- The product does not have an ester function or a cyanide group, as it is an isocyanide.

### Conclusion
Based on the above steps, the correct statement regarding product X is:
- It has a nitrogen link to the ethyl carbon.