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Q.

A primary amine on reaction with alc. KOH and chloroform yields

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a

isocyanide

b

aldehyde

c

cyanide

d

alcohol

answer is A.

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  • Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide form isocyanides or carbylamines which are foul smelling substances. 
  • Secondary and tertiary amines do not show this reaction. 
  • This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction or isocyanide test and is used as a test for primary amines.Question Image
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