Nomenclature of Cyanides and Isocyanides

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Nomenclature of Cyanides and Isocyanides: Overview

This topic introduces us to the nomenclature of the cyanides and isocyanides by mentioning its prefix and suffix. It also discusses the naming of the compounds of the cyanides and isocyanides based on their structures.

Important Questions on Nomenclature of Cyanides and Isocyanides

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Which of the following is an isomer of butanenitrile?

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Isomerisation of CH3NC to CH3CN is a prototypical _____ reaction.

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Acetonitrile is an isomer of methyl isocyanide.

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Draw the structure(s) of the functional isomer(s) of CH3CH2NC?

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The functional isomer of ethanenitrile is

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Discuss the applications of methyl isocyanide and its functional isomer in organic chemistry.
 

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Why is the isomerisation of isocyanides to nitriles considered a prototypical unimolecular reaction?
 

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Write the structure of isomers of isocyanides.

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Provide the IUPAC names for the functional isomers of methyl isocyanide.

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Which is the functional isomer of methyl isocyanide?