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Question

Which amine gives a foul-smelling compound on reaction with CHCl₃ and alcoholic KOH?

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Explanation

Primary amines like CH₃NH₂ react with CHCl₃ and alcoholic KOH to form isocyanides (e.g., CH₃NC), which have a foul odor, as per the PDF’s carbylamine test.