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Which reaction is used as a test for primary amines?

AChlorination
BCarbylamine
CCannizzaro
DClemmensen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carbylamine
1. The amine is heated with chloroform and ethanolic potash. 2. A foul smelling isocyanide is formed. 3. Only primary amines give this carbylamine reaction. _Source: syllabus Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_
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