Aniline reacts with chloroform and alcoholic KOH to evolve a highly pungent, foul-smelling gas. This — Aromatic Hydrocarbons Chemistry Question
Question
Aniline reacts with chloroform and alcoholic KOH to evolve a highly pungent, foul-smelling gas. This test is specific for primary amines. What is the product and the reaction name?
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Carbylamine reaction treats a primary amine with chloroform and base (via a dichlorocarbene intermediate) to form an incredibly foul-smelling isocyanide (-NC).
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