Practice - Carbylamine Reaction (test for primary amines)
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Practice Questions
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What type of amine does the Carbylamine reaction test for?
💡 Hint: Consider which type of amine has one group attached to nitrogen.
What do you smell when isocyanides are formed in the Carbylamine test?
💡 Hint: Think of characteristics of the products formed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What compound is primarily tested using the Carbylamine reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of primary amines.
True or False: The products of the Carbylamine reaction include isocyanides.
💡 Hint: Recall what is formed in the Carbylamine reaction.
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Challenge Problems
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If a chemist conducts a Carbylamine test using an unknown amine and no foul smell is detected, what can you infer about the unknown amine?
💡 Hint: Consider what you know about the types of amines.
Explain the step-by-step procedure of conducting the Carbylamine reaction in a laboratory setting and potential safety precautions.
💡 Hint: Think about standard laboratory safety practices.
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