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How many of the following compounds will give +ve isocyanide test?

Serotonin, Histamine, Iproniazid, Dimetapp, Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Norethindrone

Answer:
2
Solution:

Only Serotonin and Histamine contain free primary amine (–NH₂) groups, so only 2 compounds give positive isocyanide (carbylamine) test.

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