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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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Detailed Solution

When a primary amine on reaction with alc.KOH and chloroform an-isocyanide formed as a product. It is foul in smell.

Balanced chemical reaction

R-NH2+CHCl3+3KOHΔR-NC+3KCl+3H2O

This reaction is known as the Isocyanide test.

Therefore, option A is correct.

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