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QJEEM21Ch5411: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch5411 Solution: Compound A is converted to B on reaction with CHCl 3 and KOH.…

Compound A is converted to B on reaction with CHCl3 and KOH. The compound B is toxic and can be decomposed by C. A, B and C respectively are :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A primary amine, nitrile compound, conc. HCl
  • B secondary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. NaOH
  • C primary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. HCl
  • D secondary amine, nitrile compound, conc. NaOH

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Primary amine reacts in presence of chloroform gives isonitrile which is toxic in nature which further reacts in presence of HCl/H3O+ to give primary amine and acid.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Compounds Containing Nitrogen Question 131 English Explanation

Hence, A-primary amine, B-isonitrile compound and C-conc. HCl.

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