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In the carbylamine test, why do foul-smelling compounds result from the reaction of primary amines with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide?

Options

  1. AChloroform emits a foul odour when heated.
  2. BPotassium hydroxide produces a strong odour.
  3. CThe isocyanide or carbylamine products are foul-smelling.
  4. DSecondary amines produce foul-smelling compounds.

Correct answer

C. The isocyanide or carbylamine products are foul-smelling.

Step-by-step solution

The foul odour in the carbylamine test is due to the formation of isocyanides or carbylamines, which are inherently foul-smelling compounds.

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