Question

Carbylamine test is the distinguishing test for ______.

पर्याय

• 3° amine 

• 1° amine

• 1° alcohol

• Carboxylic acid

Answer 1

Carbylamine test is the distinguishing test for 1° amine.

Explanation:

The Carbylamine test (also known as the Isocyanide test) is a chemical test used to detect primary amines (1° amines), both aliphatic and aromatic. 

Reaction:

\[\ce{R-NH2 + CHCL3 + 3KOH -> R-NC (isocyanide) + 3KCl + 3H2O}\]