Question

The product formed on the reaction of chloroform with aniline and alcoholic $KOH$ is:

• A. Phenyl cyanide
• B. Phenyl isocyanide
• C. Chlorobenzene
• D. Phenol

Answer 1

The correct option is B Phenyl isocyanide

This is the carbylamine test for aliphatic and aromatic primary amines. Aniline, chloroform and alc. KOH on heating gives foul smelling phenyl isocyanide.
$C_6{H}_{5}N{H}_2+CHC{l}_3+3KOH(alc.)\to \underset{Phenylisocyanide}{C_6{H}_5-NC}+3KCl+3H_{2}O$