Question

explain hofman mustard oil reaction giving chemical reaction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Hofmann mustard oil reaction is an organic reaction in which primary amines are warmed with alcoholic carbon disulphide (CS2 ) and then heated with excess of mercuric chloride (HgCl2 ) leading to the formation of isothiocyanates. ... This smell is similar to that of mustard oil.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Hofmann mustard oil reaction is an organic reaction in which primary amines are warmed with alcoholic carbon disulphide (CS2 ) and then heated with excess of mercuric chloride (HgCl2 ) leading to the formation of isothiocyanates. ... This smell is similar to that of mustard oil.