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Chemistry AMINES (Nitrogen Containing Compounds) All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Primary amine reacts with carbon disulphide in the presence of excess of mercuric chloride

and produce isothiocyanate. This reaction is known as

A
Hoffmann's bromamide reaction
B
Hoffmann mustard oil reaction
C
Carbylamine reaction
D
Mercuration-demercuration reaction

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B

The reaction proceeds as follow:

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