Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Number of amine compounds from the following giving solids which are soluble in NaOH upon reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is _____.
Answer
Primary amines react with Hinsberg’s reagent to form sulphonamides, which are soluble in NaOH. Analyzing the given structures:
Primary amine NH2 : Soluble.
NH-C(−CH3) : Soluble.
Other primary amine structures : Soluble.
All 5 compounds are primary amines.
Final Answer:
5.
Explanation
Solution
Primary amines react with Hinsberg’s reagent to form sulphonamides, which are soluble in NaOH. Analyzing the given structures:
Primary amine NH2 : Soluble.
NH-C(−CH3) : Soluble.
Other primary amine structures : Soluble.
All 5 compounds are primary amines.
Final Answer:
5.