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.