Amongst the following, the linear species is :

The correct pair(s) of the ambident nucleophiles is(are)

(A) AgCN/KCN

(B) RCOOAg/RCOOK

(C) AgNO₂/KNO₂

(D) AgI/KI

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO₄ gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.

Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO₄.

Choose the correct option :

During which of the following processes, does entropy decrease?

(A) Freezing of water to ice at 0$$^\circ$$C

(B) Freezing of water to ice at $$-$$10$$^\circ$$C

(C) N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) $$ \to $$ 2NH₃(g)

(D) Adsorption of CO(g) on lead surface.

(E) Dissolution of NaCl in water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :