Question

A mixture of three amines A, B and C is treated with Benzene sulphonyl chloride and filtered.' B' is obtained in the filterate. The mixture containing A and C is treated with KOH so that' A' becomes soluble while 'C' does not. Now A, B and C are

• A. Aliphatic primary, secondary and tertiary
• B. Aliphatic secondary, tertiary and primary
• C. Aliphatic primary, tertiary and secondary
• D. Aliphatic tertiary, secondary and primary

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Aliphatic primary, tertiary and secondary

B is 3⁰ amine as it is not reacting with benzene sulphonyl chloride; A is 1⁰amine as the product is soluble in KOH; C is 2⁰ amine