Which of the following amines doesn't respond to Hinsberg's reagent?
A
C2H5NH2
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B
(C2H5)2NH
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C
CH3NH2
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D
(C2H5)3N
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Solution
The correct option is D(C2H5)3N Hinsberg's reagent is benzenesulphonyl chloride. It reacts with primary and secondary amines to form sulphonamides but not with tertiary amines. So, (C2H5)3N doesn't respond to Hinsberg's reagent.