Question

Why do `2^@` and `3^@` amines fails to undergo the carbylamine test?
A. They combine with chloroform to give a stable compound
B. They react with alcoholic KOH
C. The nitrogen atom of the amine group does not have the required number of hydrogen atoms
D. All the given reasons are correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Secondary and tertiary amines fails to undergo the carbylamine test because they react with alcoholic KOH.
`underset(1^@ "amine")(R-NH_2)+CHCl_3 + 3KOH overset"Heat"to R-NC + 3KCl + 3H_2O`