Q. $CH_{3}NH_{2} + CHCI_{3} + KOH \rightarrow$nitrogen containing compound +$KCI + H_{2}O$. Nitrogen containing compound is

A) $CH_{3} - C \equiv N$
B) $CH_{3} - NH - CH_{3}$
C) [image:13_image136.emf]
D) [image:13_image137.emf]
Explanation

(b)
$CH_{3}NH_{2} + CHCI_{3} + 3KOH \rightarrow CH_{3}NC + 3KCI + 3H_{2}O$
$CH_{3}NC$ or $CH_{3} - N^{+} \equiv C^{-}$methyl isocyanide or methyl carbylamine.
This reaction is an example of carbylamine reaction and it is used for the distinction of p-amines from s- and t-amines or identification of p-amino group.

Dr. Abubacker
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