99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryAmines
Which one of the following gives a foul-smelling substance when treated with chloroform and alcoholic KOH ?
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating with chloroform and alcoholic KOH form isocyanides or carbylamines which are foul smelling substances. Secondary and tertiary amines do not show this reaction. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction or isocyanide test. Hence, the compound should be benzylamine.