Question

In the reaction \[\ce{C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH -> A + 3B + 3C}\] the product A is:

Options

• C₆H₅NC

• C₆H₅CN

• C₆H₅Cl

• C₆H₅NHCH₃

Answer 1

C₆H₅NC

Explanation:

The reaction \[\ce{C6H5NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH ->[Alcoholic][Solution] C6H5NC + 3KCl + 3H2O}\]

Hoffmann's carbylamine test/isocyanide test. Secondary and tertiary amines do not provide it. Aliphatic/aromatic primary amines provide it. Isocyanide is a foul-smelling substance.