MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following amines exhibits carbylamine test?

(A)Tertiary amine
(B)Secondary amine
(C)Primary amineCorrect
(D)Both Secondary and Tertiary amine

Answer: (C)

Solution

The carbylamine (isocyanide) test is given only by aliphatic and aromatic primary amines: R-NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \xrightarrow{\Delta} R-NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O. The product alkyl isocyanide has a very foul smell.

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