Q. Why do $2{^\circ}$ and $3{^\circ}$ amines fail to undergo the carbylamines test?
A) They combine with chloroform to give a stable compound
B) They react with alcoholic KOH
C) They nitrogen atom of the amine group does not have the required number of hydrogen atoms
D) All the given reasons are correct
Explanation
(b)
Secondary and tertiary amines fail to undergo the carbylamine test because they react with alcoholic KOH.
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