alleryHow is the toxic carbylamine destroyed after the test?
ABy adding NaOH
BBy adding ethanol
CBy adding cold water
DWith excess conc. HCl
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. With excess conc. HCl
Concentrated HCl hydrolyses the foul smelling isocyanide, so it is added in excess after cooling.
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