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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question

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In the carbylamine reaction, what is the product when methylamine reacts with CHCl3 and KOH?
Options
A Methyl cyanide
B Methyl isocyanide (CH3NC)
Correct Answer
C Methyl chloride
D Formaldehyde
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CH3NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH → CH3NC + 3KCl + 3H2O. Methyl isocyanide has a very unpleasant odor.

Hint

Isocyanide = R-N≡C.

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