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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Amines

The test that distinguishes primary amines from other amines is

  1. A Iodoform test
  2. B Victor Meyer test
  3. C Lucas test
  4. D Carbylamine test
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(D) Carbylamine test

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The carbylamine reaction is also known as Hoffman isocyanide synthesis. It is the reaction of a primary amine, chloroform and a base to synthesize isocyanides or carbylamines. The dichlorocarbene intermediate is very important for this conversion. The carbylamine reaction is not…