JEE Main 2021ChemistryAminesEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021 — Amines Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (25 Feb Shift 2)

Question

Carbylamine test is used to detect the presence of primary amino group in an organic compound. Which of the following compound is formed when this test is performed with aniline?

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D

Step-by-step explanation

CARBYL amine given by 1° amine

Carbylamine reaction can be used to identify primary amino group in a given organic compound. When primary amines are treated with chloroform and alcoholic KOH, they give isocyanides (carbylamines) having very unpleasant smell which can be easily detected.

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