Which amine gives the carbylamine test?
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
The Carbylamine test (also known as the Isocyanide test) is a specific chemical test used to detect Primary Amines (both aliphatic and aromatic).
Reaction: When a primary amine is heated with chloroform () and alcoholic potassium hydroxide (), it forms isocyanides (carbylamines), which are substances with a very unpleasant, foul smell.
Secondary and tertiary amines do not undergo this reaction. Therefore, the correct option must be the one representing a primary amine ().
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