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(A) This reaction is known as the Hofmann mustard oil reaction.When ethyl amine $(C_2H_5NH_2)$ is heated with carbon disulfide $(CS_2)$ in the presenc

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$C_2H_5NCS$

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(A) This reaction is known as the Hofmann mustard oil reaction.When ethyl amine $(C_2H_5NH_2)$ is heated with carbon disulfide $(CS_2)$ in the presence of mercuric chloride $(HgCl_2)$,it forms ethyl isothiocyanate $(C_2H_5NCS)$.The chemical equation is:$C_2H_5NH_2 + CS_2 + HgCl_2 	o C_2H_5NCS + 2HCl + HgS$Thus,the correct option is $A$.

Ethyl amine on heating with $CS_2$ in presence of $HgCl_2$ forms

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