Alkyl iscoyanides ( RNC ) Accordinlg to IUPAC system , these are named as ‘ alkane isonitrile ’ e . g ., CH3NC methyl isonitrile C 6 H 5 NC benzene isonitrile
Methods of Preparation
( a ) From alkyl halides
Physical Properties
1 . These are colourless unpleasent smelling liquids . 2 . These are soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water .
Chemical Properties
( i ) Hydrolysis