JEE Main202330 Jan 2023Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Benzyl isocyanide can be obtained by: (A) (B) (C) (D) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA and D
- BOnly B
- CA and B
- DB and C
Correct answer
C. A and B
Step-by-step solution
When benzyl bromide is treated with AgCN, it forms benzyl isocyanide. This reaction is followed by the S N 2 mechanism. Benzylamine on heating with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide forms Benzyl isocyanides. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction or isocyanide test. 2 ° amine does not give carbylamine reaction. So, the correct option is C.