NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryAminesPractice
What is X in the following reaction CH 3 NH 2   +   X   +   KOH → CH 3 NC   ( highly   offensive   odour )
Options
- AC H 2 C l 2
- BC H C l 3
- CC H 3 C l
- DC C l 4
Correct answer
B. C H C l 3
Step-by-step solution
This is a carbylamine reaction, given by chloroform and primary amine. C H 3 N H 2 + C H C l 3 + ( X ) 3 K O H → 3 K C l + C H 3 N C + 3 H 2 O