Q44 / 200 · WBJEE 2014 · Chemistry
The reaction of aniline with chloroform under alkaline conditions leads to the formation of
- Aphenylcyanide
- Correct answerBphenylisonitrile
- Cphenylcyanate
- Dphenylisocyanate
Solution
Aniline is a primary amine (contains - $\mathrm{NH}_{2}$ group). When it is treated with chloroform under alkaline conditions, it results in the formation of a bad smelling compound, known by the name isonitrile or carbylamine. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction. 

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