Which of the following compounds gives carbylamine when heated with chloroform and alcoholic potash:
Correct answer: B. Primary amine
- A. Aldehyde
- B. Primary amine
- C. Secondary amine
- D. Phenol
Explanation
The Carbylamine test, also known as the Isocyanide test, is used to distinguish primary amines from other types of amines (secondary and tertiary amines). Primary amines give carbylamine when heated with chloroform and alcoholic potash.
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