Question

Write the name and formula of the reagent used to convert alkylhalide to nitroalkane.

Answer 1

Reagent for Converting Alkyl Halide to Nitroalkane:

• Name of the Reagent: Silver Nitrite
• Chemical Formula: AgNO₂

Reaction:

\[\ce{R - X + AgNO2 ​-> R - NO2 ​+ AgX}\]

(Where R = Alkyl group, X = Halogen) 

This reaction forms nitroalkane (R − NO₂) via nitro substitution.