Nitrogen Containing CompoundMedium

Question

When primary amine reacts with chloroform in ethanoic KOH then the product is

Options

A.an isocyanide
B.an aldehyde
C.a cyanide
D.an alcohol

Solution

C2H5NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH → C2H5N ≡ C + 3KCl + 3HCl
                                                              Ethyl isocyanide

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