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Amines
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A substance (X) has a molecular formula C3H9N. This substance gives a unpleasant smell with chloroform and caustic potash. Write the structure of this organic substances (X). Write their IUPAC names also.

Answer

As the compound (X) reacts with CHCI3 and KOH (carbylamine reaction) the compound (X) is a primary amine containing NH2 group. There are two structures possible for (X).

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