MCQ
Carbylamine test is used in the detection of
  • A
    Aliphatic $2^o$ amine
  • B
    Aromatic $1^o$ amine
  • C
    Aliphatic $1^o$ amine
  • Both aliphatic and aromatic $1^o$ amines

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both aliphatic and aromatic $1^o$ amines
d
Carbylamine test is used to detect aniline. Aliphatic or aromatic primary amines on heating with chloroform and alcoholic potassium hydroxide gives foul smelling alkyl isocyanides or carbylamines. Secondary or tertiary amines do not give this test.

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