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  4. An organic compound A having molecular formula C2H3N on reduction gave a compound B. On treatment with HNO2 B gave ethyl alcohol and on warming with CHCl3 and alcoholic KOH,B gives offensive smell. The compound A is

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Q. An organic compound A having molecular formula $C_2H_3N$ on reduction gave a compound B. On treatment with $HNO_2$ B gave ethyl alcohol and on warming with $CHCl_3$ and alcoholic KOH,B gives offensive smell. The compound A is

Amines

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$A 1^{\circ}$ amine gives Offensive smell with $CHCl_{3}$ and $KOH$
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