Multiple choice

Zyklon A is a pesticide. Which among the following reagents acts as the active ingredient of Zyklon A?

  1. Methyl chloroformate

  2. Methyl cyanoformate

  3. Methyl methanesulfonate

  4. N-Methylmorpholine-N-oxide

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Methyl cyanoformate is the organic compound with the formula CH3OC(O)CN. This colourless liquid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis as a source of the methoxycarbonyl group. It is also an active ingredient in the pesticide product Zyklon A. It is also known as Mander's reagent.