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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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A primary amine can be identified by using
Options
A HCl
B CHCl3
C NaOH
D CHCl3 + KOH
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines can be identified by the carbylamine test (isocyanide test), which uses chloroform (CHCl3) and alcoholic KOH. A foul-smelling isocyanide is formed.

Hint

What reagents are used in the carbylamine test?

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