When primary amine reacts with chloroform in ethanoic KOH then the product is

• Organic Nitrogen

When primary amine reacts with chloroform in ethanoic KOH then the product is

1. an alcohol
2. an isocyanide
3. a cyanide
4. an aldehyde

Answer

When primary amine reacts with chloroform in ethanoic KOH, then it follows carbylamine reaction and the product formed is an isocyanide. Isocyanides are also known as carbylamines. Isocyanides give a very offensive odour, so this reaction is also used as a test for primary amines.

The correct option is B.