Which one of the following methods is neither meant for the synthesis nor for separation of amines?

Curtius reaction

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Wurtz reaction

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Hoffmann method

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Hinsberg method

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Solution

The correct option is B Wurtz reaction
Wurtz reaction is used to produce alkanes from alkyl halides.
$2 R X + 2 N a (i n e t h e r) \to R - R + 2 N a X$
Example :
$2 C H_{3} C l + 2 N a (i n e t h e r) \to C_{2} H_{6} + 2 N a C l$
So, Wurtz reaction has nothing to do with amines.

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