Consider the following reaction,
$C_2H_5Cl + AgCN \xrightarrow{EtOH / H_2O} \underline{X} \text{ (major)}$
Which one of the following statements is true for $\underline{X}$?
$(I)$ It gives propionic acid on hydrolysis
$(II)$ It has an ester functional group
$(III)$ It has a nitrogen linked to ethyl carbon
$(IV)$ It has a cyanide group

  • A
    $(I)$
  • B
    $(II)$
  • C
    $(III)$
  • D
    $(IV)$

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