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Aniline with \[CHC{{l}_{3}}\] and \[KOH\] on heating gives

A) isocyanide          

B)        cyanide

C)         phenol                                

D)        salicylic acid

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

All the \[{{1}^{o}}\] aliphatic and \[{{1}^{o}}\] aromatic amines on reaction with \[CHC{{l}_{3}}\] and \[KOH\] form bad smelling isocyanide. This reaction is used as test for \[{{1}^{o}}\] amines.