Which of the following amines yields foul smelling product with holoform and alcoholic KOH?
(a) Ethyl amine
(b) Diethyl amine
(c) Triethyi amine
(d) Ethyl methyl amine
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Solution
(a) Ethyl amine
Ethyl amine on heating with chloroform and alcoholic KOH gives foul smelling ethyl isocyanide.
Concept: Amines - Chemical Reactions of Amines - Carbylamine Reaction
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