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The reaction of aniline with chloroform ...

The reaction of aniline with chloroform under alkaline conditions lead to the formation of

A

phenylcyanide

B

phenylisonitrile

C

phenylcyanate

D

phenylisocyanate

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B
Aniline is a primary amine (contains -`NH_2` group) . When it is treated with chloroform under alkaline condition, it results in the formation of a bad smelling compound , known by the name isonitrile or carbylamine . This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction.
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