RBr reacts with AgNO2 to give both RNO2 and RONO. Give reason. - Zigya
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RBr reacts with AgNO2 to give both RNO2 and RONO. Give reason.


The nitrite ion, has two nucleophilic sites N and O. Reaction with the unshared electron pair on N gives RNO2 and reaction with the unshared pair of electrons on O gives R—O—N = O.

Structure of nitrite ion,


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