Question
Write a short note on the following.Mustard oil reaction
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Answer
When primary amines are treated with carbon disuiphide $\left( CS _2\right), N$-alkyldithio carbamic acid is formed which on subsequent treatment with $HgCl _2$, gives an alkyl isothiocyanate.
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