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Which of the following amines will undergo the carbylamine reaction to produce a foul-smelling isocyanide?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- The carbylamine reaction is a diagnostic test for primary amines.
- Primary amines react with and to form isocyanides.
- Among the choices, is the only primary amine.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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