The compound obtained by heating a mixture of a primary amine and chloroform with ethanolic potassium hydroxide (KOH) is
A. an alkyl cyanide
B. a nitro compound
C. an alkyl isocyanide
D. an amide
Correct option C. an alkyl isocyanide
Explanation:
we know that
In this reaction, bad smelling compound ethyl isocyanide
(CH3CH2 NC)is produced This equation is know as carbylamin e reaction.
