Q40 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2018 (23 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

The amine which does not react with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide is

  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5-\mathrm{NH}_2$
  • C
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  • D
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Solution

Reaction of chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide with amine to give isocyanides is known as carbylamine reaction. The necessary condition is that amine should be a primary amine.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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