Which of the following amine will give the carbylamine test?

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
The Carbylamine test is a "smelly" detection test specifically designed to find primary () amines. It doesn't matter if they are aliphatic (like ethylamine) or aromatic (like aniline)—if they have that  group, they win.

🗺️ The Amine Checklist
1. The Reagents:  and alcoholic .
2. The Result: Formation of an isocyanide (carbylamine) with a foul, distinctive odor.
3. The Candidates:
   - (a) Secondary aromatic amine. (No)
   - (b) Secondary aliphatic amine. (No)
   - (c) Tert

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