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 $