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Q. The reaction of aniline with chloroform under alkaline conditions leads to the formation of

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Aniline is a primary amine (contains $- NH _{2}$ group). When it is treated with chloroform under alkaline conditions, it results in the formation of a bad smelling compound, known by the name isonitrile or carbylamine. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction.
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