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Question: The amine which can react with \(C_{6}H_{5} - SO_{2} - Cl\) to form a product insoluble in alkali sh...

The amine which can react with C6H5SO2ClC_{6}H_{5} - SO_{2} - Cl to form a product insoluble in alkali shall be

A

Primary amine

B

Secondary amine

C

Tertiary amine

D

Both primary and secondary amines

Answer

Secondary amine

Explanation

Solution

C6H5SO2ClC_{6}H_{5}SO_{2}Cl is called Hinsberg’s reagent they react with sec amine to form a product in soluble in alkalies. This reaction used to separate 1o1^{o}, 2o2^{o} and 3o3^{o}amine from their mixture.