BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2002

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    A primary amine on treatment with carbon disulphide and\[HgC{{l}_{2}}\]produce:

    A)  alkyl cyanide

    B)  alkyl isothiocyanate

    C)  alkyl cyanate

    D)  carbyl amine

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     \[RN{{H}_{2}}+C{{S}_{2}}+HgC{{l}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}\underset{\begin{smallmatrix}  Smell\text{ }of\text{ }mustard\text{ }oil \\  Alkyl\text{ }isothiocyante \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{R-N==C==S}}\,\]       \[+2HCl+HgS\] This reaction is given by\[1{}^\circ \]amines only and is used as test for primary amines. This is called Hofmann mustard oil.


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