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and 
amines fail to undergo the carbylamine reaction
A
they react with alc. 
B
they combine with chloroform to give a stable compound
C
the nitrogen atom of the amine group does not have the required number of hydrogen atoms
D
form water insoluble compound
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Carbylamine reaction is generally used to convert primary amine into isocyanide. Secondary and tertiary amines fails to undergo the carbylamine test because they react with alcoholic 
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isocyanide is formed.
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