What is the major product of Carbylamine reaction ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Isocyanide
In the carbylamine reaction, a primary amine (aliphatic or aromatic) is heated with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide. An isocyanide (carbylamine) is formed, which has a very unpleasant smell:
\( \displaystyle \ce{R-NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH} \xrightarrow{\Delta} \ce{R-NC + 3KCl + 3H2O} \)
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Carbylamine Reaction
