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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the product of the reaction between an aliphatic primary amine and chloroform in the presence of alcoholic KOH?
Options
A Ammonium salt
B Isocyanide (foul smell)
Correct Answer
C Cyanide
D Amide
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This is the carbylamine reaction, which produces isocyanides (R-N≡C) with a very unpleasant odor, specific to primary amines.

Hint

Foul smell test for 1° amines.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 279 of 1999
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