Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Phenyl isocyanide is formed when chloroform is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and
A
benzaldehyde
B
aniline
C
phenol
D
nitrobenzene.
Answer
aniline
Explanation
Solution
Both aliphatic and aromatic primary amines when warmed with chloroform and an alcoholic solution of KOH produce isocyanides or carbylamines.