Which of the following amine(s) show(s) positive carbylamine test? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- C Only
- B, C and D Only
- A and E Only
- A and C Only
Answer
(4) A and C Only
Solution
Carbylamine reaction is given only by primary amines (aliphatic and aromatic):
R-NH2 + CHCl3 + 3KOH R-NC + 3KCl + 3H2O
A: aniline, C6H5NH2 — 1° amine positive
B: (CH3)2NH — 2° amine negative
C: CH3NH2 — 1° amine positive
D: (CH3)3N — 3° amine negative
E: N-methylaniline, C6H5NHCH3 — 2° amine negative
A and C only.
Answer: (4)