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Q. Primary amines can be distinguished from secondary and tertiary amines by reacting with

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$1^{\circ}$ amines (aliphatic and aromatic) react with $CHCl_{3}/KOH$ to yield isocyanide (foul smelling) This is known as carbylamine test which is not given by $2^{\circ}$ and $3^{\circ}$ amines