STANDARDChemistry-Amines
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

A
Option 1
B
Option 2
C
Option 3
D
Option 4
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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