JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q66

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 66 of 75

Benzyl isocyanide can be obtained from

A. benzyl bromide + AgCN

B. benzylamine + $\ce{CHCl3}$ , aq NaOH

C. bromobenzene + AgCN

D. aniline + $\ce{CHCl3}$ , aq NaOH

E. (2-bromoethyl)benzene + KCN

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and B Only

A and C Only

B and D Only

D and E Only

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

Each route.

A: $\ce{C6H5CH2Br}$ + AgCN. AgCN is covalent, so nitrogen attacks and gives $\ce{C6H5CH2NC}$ . Yes.
B: The carbylamine reaction of benzylamine gives $\ce{C6H5CH2NC}$ . Yes.
C: Bromobenzene does not undergo nucleophilic substitution under these conditions. No.
D: The carbylamine reaction of aniline gives phenyl isocyanide. No.
E: KCN gives the nitrile $\ce{C6H5CH2CH2CN}$ . No.

Correct: A and B.

(A)

Topics:Cyanides and isocyanides Amines

JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 66