MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

The major product formed in carbylamines reaction is

(A)Alkyl halide
(B)Alkyl cyanide
(C)Nitroalkane
(D)Alky isocyanideCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The carbylamine (isocyanide) test is given by aliphatic and aromatic primary amines: RNH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \xrightarrow{\Delta} R{-}NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O. The major product is an alkyl isocyanide (carbylamine),

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