Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 89
Question: Primary amines can be distinguished from secondary and tertiary amines by reacting with [CPMT 1983]
Options:
A) Chloroform and alcoholic KOH
B) Methyl iodide
C) Chloroform alone
D) Zinc dust
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Primary amine reacts with $ CHCl_3 $ and alc. KOH to form isocyanide while secondary and tertiary amines do not react.