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What are the reagents and product for Hofmann's Mustard Oil Reaction?

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Reagents: $CS_2$ + $HgCl_2$ . Product: Alkyl Isothiocyanate ( $R-N=C=S$ ), which smells like mustard oil. This test is specific for Primary Amines.

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