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Explain Hofmann mustard oil reaction giving chemical reaction

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Answered by ItzzNobita
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Explanation:

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

Answered by pk3562761
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Explanation:

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.

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