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why doesnt CH3Cl give a white precipitate of AgCl on adding Ag NO3?

why doesnt CH3Cl give a white precipitate of AgCl on adding Ag NO3?

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Arun
25750 Points
6 years ago
Iodoform consists of a weak C-I bond and thus easily hydrolyses to give enough Iˉ ion to react with AgNO₃. Chlorofom has a stronger bond with the halogen (Cl) and thus does not easily hydrolyse to provide for Clˉ ions.

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