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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What will be the product when a primary amine reacts with chloroform in ethanolic KOH?

Options:

Aldehyde

Ketone

Isocyanide

Alcohol

Correct Answer:

Isocyanide

Explanation:

When primary amine reacts with CHCl₃ in alcoholic KOH, the product is an-isocyanide which is foul smeling.