JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 20th July Morning Shift - No. 8)

Compound A is converted to B on reaction with CHCl3 and KOH. The compound B is toxic and can be decomposed by C. A, B and C respectively are :
primary amine, nitrile compound, conc. HCl
secondary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. NaOH
primary amine, isonitrile compound, conc. HCl
secondary amine, nitrile compound, conc. NaOH

Explanation

Primary amine reacts in presence of chloroform gives isonitrile which is toxic in nature which further reacts in presence of HCl/H3O+ to give primary amine and acid.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Compounds Containing Nitrogen Question 131 English Explanation

Hence, A-primary amine, B-isonitrile compound and C-conc. HCl.

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