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

A)  phenylcyanide

B)  phenylisonitrile

C)  phenylcyanate

D)  phenylisocyanate

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

 Aniline is a primary amine (contains \[-\text{N}{{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}\]group). When it is treated with chloroform under alkaline conditions, it results in the formation of a bad smelling compound, known by the name isonitrile or carbylamine. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction.