JEE Main Chemistry question
Aniline, chloroform and alcoholic KOH, on heating, give
Answer: (A)
Solution
This is the carbylamine (isocyanide) test for a primary amine: PhNH₂ + CHCl₃ + 3 KOH → PhNC (phenyl isocyanide) + 3 KCl + 3 H₂O.
Aniline, chloroform and alcoholic KOH, on heating, give
This is the carbylamine (isocyanide) test for a primary amine: PhNH₂ + CHCl₃ + 3 KOH → PhNC (phenyl isocyanide) + 3 KCl + 3 H₂O.