Question

Primary amine reacts with carbon disulphide and HgCl2 to produce alkyl isothiocyanate. This reaction is​

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ANSWER

The compound A is ethyl amine. It reacts with carbon disulphide in presence of mercury (II) chloride to form ethyl isothiocyanate.

This reaction is Hofmann mustard oil reaction and is given by primary amines only. Thus it is test for primary amines. Isothiocyanates have pungent smell similar to mustard oil.