Chemistry - Halogen Derivative Question with Solution | TestHub

Silver nitrite ($AgN{O}_2$) is predominantly covalent in nature. Therefore, the bond between silver and oxygen is covalent, and the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom is available for nucleophilic attack.

When an alkyl halide ($R-X$) reacts with $AgN{O}_2$, the nucleophilic attack occurs through the nitrogen atom, leading to the formation of a carbon-nitrogen bond.

$R-X+AgN{O}_2\to R-N{O}_2+AgX$

The major product formed is a nitroalkane.

Answer: Nitroalkanes