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JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 21

Question 21 - 2020 (04 Sep Shift 1)

Which of the following will react with $\text{CHCl}_3$ + alc. KOH?

(1) Adenine and proline

(2) Thymine and proline

(3) Adenine and lysine

(4) Adenine and thymine

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Answer: (3)

Solution

Compounds having primary amine give carbylamine reaction with $\text{CHCl}_3$ and alc. KOH. Lysine has a primary amine group on its side chain. Adenine also has a primary amine group.


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