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Which of the following reagents would yield the desired result ? 

R-X +A \rightarrow R- NO_2 +B

A is : 

Option: 1

HgNO_2


Option: 2

PtNO_2


Option: 3

Au(NO_2)_3


Option: 4

AgNO_2


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Methods of preparation of nitroalkane -

By heating an alkyl halide with alcoholic solution of silver nitrite.This method also leads to the formation of some alkyl nitrites. 

- wherein

R-X+AgNO_{2}\rightarrow R-NO_{2}+AgX

 

 R-X + AgNO_2\rightarrow R- NO_2 + AgX

 

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