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Carbylamine test is used to detect 1° amines.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Carbylamine test (反应 with CHCl₃ + alc. KOH + NaOH): 1° amines give foul-smelling isocyanide (carbylamine). 2° and 3° amines do not respond.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Amines · Topic: Preparation and Reactions

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