Which amongst the following reactions of alkyl halides produces isonitrile as a major product? (A) $\mathrm{R-X+HCN\to}$ (B) $\mathrm{R-X+AgCN\to}$ (C) $\mathrm{R-X+KCN\to}$ (D) $$\mathrm{R-X+NaCN\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{{C_2}{H_5}OH}^{{H_2}O}}}$$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Question

Which amongst the following reactions of alkyl halides produces isonitrile as a major product?

(A) $\mathrm{R-X+HCN\to}$

(B) $\mathrm{R-X+AgCN\to}$

(D) $$\mathrm{R-X+NaCN\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{{C_2}{H_5}OH}^{{H_2}O}}}$$

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(D) only

(B) only

(A) and (B) only

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