Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 160

Question: In the following reaction X is $ CH_3NH_2+X+KOH\to CH_3NC\text{(highly offensive odour)} $

[MP PET 1994]

Options:

A) $ CH_2Cl_2 $

B) $ CHCl_3 $

C) $ CH_3Cl $

D) $ CCl_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3NH_2+\underset{(X)}{\mathop{CHCl_3}}+3KOH\to 3KCl+CH_3NC+3H_2O $