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