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  4. Phenyl isocyanide is formed when chloroform is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and

Q. Phenyl isocyanide is formed when chloroform is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and

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Solution:

Both aliphatic and aromatic primary amines when warmed with chloroform and an alcoholic solution of KOH produce isocyanides or carbylamines.

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