Question

Why do $2^o$ and $3^o$ amines fail to undergo the carbylamine test?

• A. They combine with chloroform to give a stable compound
• B. They react with alcoholic $KOH$
• C. The nitrogen atom of the amine group does not have the required number of hydrogen atoms
• D. All the given reasons are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B They react with alcoholic $KOH$

Secondary and tertiary amines fail to undergo the carbylamine test because they react with alcoholic $KOH$.