Question

The amine that reacts with Hinsberg's reagent to give an alkali insoluble product is:

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• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Hinsberg'st test is used to distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines.
Benzyl sulphonyl chloride is Hinsberg's reagent.
Sulphonamides formed from primary amine is soluble in alkali.
Sulphonamides formed from secondary amine is insoluble in alkali.
Sulphonamides are not formed by tertiary amines.