Aliphatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 35
####37. A basic volatile nitrogen compound gave a foul smelling gas when treated with chloroform and alcoholic KOH. A
After evolution of the gas was complete, the aqueous solution was distilled to give an organic liquid which did not contain nitrogen and which on warming with alkali and iodine gave a yellow precipitate. Identify the original substance assuming that it contains one
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Solution:
- Starting compound is a primary amine.
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