Question

Name the test which uses potassium hydroxide and chloroform for identifying a primary amine.

Answer 1

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Test for primary amines

In this context, the reaction is also known as Saytzeff's isocyanide test. In this reaction, the analyte is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide and chloroform. If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide (carbylamine) is formed, as indicated by a foul odour.

Answer 2

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Test for amines

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