Engineering
Chemistry
Alkene
Elimination Reactions
Chemical Reactions of Alcohols
Question
J can be prepared by
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Solution
The compound J is prepared by the reaction of aniline with chloroform and KOH, known as the carbylamine reaction. This reaction produces phenyl isocyanide (J), which has a characteristic foul odor. The correct reaction is:
This corresponds to the third option, where acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO), hydrogen cyanide (HCN), and KOH react to form the isocyanide.
Final Answer: The third option is correct.