NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3si042
The carbylamine (isocyanide) test with CHClX3 and alcoholic KOH on warming is positive for
ACX6HX5NHCHX3
B(CHX3)X3N
CCHX3CHX2NHX2
D(CHX3CHX2)X2NH
Answer: C
The carbylamine reaction needs a primary amino group −NHX2, which gives a foul-smelling isocyanide R−NC. Secondary and tertiary amines do not. Only ethylamine is primary.