Q.
In test for primary amines, the amine is treated with CHCl3 and KOH and a bad smelling compound is formed. If the primary amine used is ethylamine, identify the bad smelling compound formed?
When ethyl amine reacts with chloroform in the presence of alcoholic potash, then ethylisocynide is formed. This reaction is known as carbyl amine reaction. Ethyl amineC2H5−NH2+ ChloroformCHCl3+3KOH→C2H5−NC+3KCl+3H2O
Ethyl isocyanide (bad smelling compound)