Among the following, I. CH3NH2 II. (CH3)2NH III. (CH3)3N IV. C6H5NH2 Which will give the positive carbylamine test?
A
I and II only
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B
I and IV only
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C
II and IV only
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D
II and III only
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Solution
The correct option is B I and IV only CH3NH2 Methylamine and C6H5NH2 Aniline are both primary amines(R−NH2).
Positive Carbylamine test is given primary amines, which is indicated by the release of foul smell of isocyanides formed in the presence of chloroform and alc.KOH .