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ChemistryMediumMCQ2021 · 20 Jul Shift 1

Q47.Compound A is converted to B on reaction with CHCl3 and KOH. The compound B is toxic and can be decomposed by C. A, B and C respectively are: (1) primary amine, nitrile compound, conc. HCl (2) secondary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. NaOH (3) primary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. HCl (4) secondary amine, nitrile compound, conc. NaOH

What This Question Tests

This question requires identifying the reactants and products of the carbylamine reaction, including the toxic isonitrile product and how it can be decomposed back to the amine.

Concepts Tested

Carbylamine reactionPrimary aminesIsonitrilesDecomposition of isonitriles

Formulas Used

R-NH₂ + CHCl₃ + 3KOH → R-NC + 3KCl + 3H₂O

R-NC + 2H₂O + HCl(conc) → R-NH₂.HCl + HCOOH

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