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Which amine gives the carbylamine test?

A

Option 1

B

Option 2

C

Option 3

D

Option 4

Step-by-Step Solution

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 (CHCl3CHCl_3) and alcoholic potassium hydroxide (KOHKOH), it forms isocyanides (carbylamines), which are substances with a very unpleasant, foul smell. RNH2+CHCl3+3KOHΔRNC+3KCl+3H2OR-NH_2 + CHCl_3 + 3KOH \xrightarrow{\Delta} R-NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O

Secondary and tertiary amines do not undergo this reaction. Therefore, the correct option must be the one representing a primary amine (RNH2R-NH_2).

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