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06/26/19

Why do SN2 reactions of alkyl halides proceed differently with KCN and AgCN?
Alkyl halides react with $\\ce{KCN}$ to form alkyl cyanides as the main product, whereas the use of $\\ce{AgCN}$ leads to isocyanides as the chief product. Why does this happen?
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