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Which of the following statements is true about the carbylamine reaction for amines?

Options

  1. APrimary amines give a positive carbylamine test.
  2. BTertiary amines give a positive carbylamine test.
  3. CAromatic amines give a positive carbylamine test.
  4. DSecondary amines give a positive carbylamine test.

Correct answer

A. Primary amines give a positive carbylamine test.

Step-by-step solution

Primary amines typically give a positive carbylamine test by forming foul-smelling isocyanides.

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