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STANDARD Chemistry Carbylamine Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

When p-toluidine reacts with chloroform and alcoholic KOH, then the product is

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Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines (both aliphatic and aromatic) when warmed with chloroform and alcoholic KOH, gives isocyanide (carbylamines). This is called carbylamine reaction.

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