JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds reacts with chloroform and a base to form phenyl isocyanide? [MHT-CET 2003]

(A)Phenol
(B)AnilineCorrect
(C)Benzene
(D)Nitrobenzene

Answer: (B)

Solution

This is the carbylamine (isocyanide) test, given only by primary amines: C_6H_5NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \rightarrow C_6H_5NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O. Aniline is the primary

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