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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

What is the carbylamine test used to detect?
Options
A Primary amines (foul-smelling isocyanide)
Correct Answer
B Secondary amines
C Tertiary amines
D Alcohols
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines (aliphatic or aromatic) react with CHCl₃ and alcoholic KOH to form isocyanides (carbylamines), which have a characteristic foul odor.

Hint

Foul smell test for 1° amines.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 816 of 1999
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