Question

Which of the following amine will give the carbylamine test?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$CHC{l}_3/KOH$ is the reagent for carbylamine reaction. It is the reaction of a primary amine, chloroform and a base to synthesise isocyanides.
The carbylamine reaction cannot be used to synthesise isocyanides from secondary or tertiary amines.



Aniline is a primary amine so will give carbylamine test.
Hence, option (d) is correct.