Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
What is the major product of Carbylamine reaction?
A
Cyanide
B
Isocyanide
C
Nitrite
D
Alkane
Answer
Isocyanide
Explanation
Solution
In the Carbylamine reaction, primary amines react with chloroform (CHCl) and an alcoholic solution of potassium hydroxide to produce isocyanides (also known as carbylamines), which have a characteristic foul odor.