Question

Which of the following amine reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give base soluble product?

• A. neopentyl amine
• B. secpropyl amine
• C. diethyl amine
• D. ethyl methyl amine

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A neopentyl amine
B secpropyl amine

Primary amine reacts with Hinsberg reagent to give base soluble product.

Neopentyl amine and secpropyl amine are primary amines. They react with Hinsberg reagent to give base soluble product.

Ethyl methylamine and diethylamine are secondary amines. They react with Hinsberg reagent to give base insoluble product.