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The reaction of aniline with chloroform under alkaline conditions leads to the formation of:

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Phenyl cyanide
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Phenyl isonitrile
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Phenyl cyanate
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Phenyl isocyanate
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Solution

The correct option is B Phenyl isonitrile
Aniline is a primary amine (contains -NH2 group).
When it is treated with chloroform under alkaline conditions, it results in the formation of a bad smelling compound, known by the name isonitrile or carbylamine.
This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction.


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