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Which reaction correctly represents the interaction of a primary amine with chloroform to produce an isocyanide?
- (a) RNH2 reacts with CHCl3 to form RNC
- (b) RNH2 reacts with CHCl3 to form RNC
- (c) RNH2 reacts with CHCl3 to form RNC
- (d) RNH2 reacts with CHCl3 to form RNC
Correct answer: (a) RNH2 reacts with CHCl3 to form RNC
Solution
The reaction of a primary amine (RNH2) with chloroform (CHCl3) in the presence of a base forms an isocyanide (RNC). This is the carbylamine reaction, which is specific to primary amines.
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