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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12009061

Write short notes on the following:
Carbylamine reaction.

Solution
Carbylamine reaction: The carbylamines reaction test used for detection of primary amines. In this reaction, the analyte/given compound is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide(carbylamines) is formed which gives unpleasant smell.