Question

What reagent is used in the Hinsberg test of amines?

• A. $(CH_{3}CO)_{2}O$ and pyridine
• B. $C_{6}H_{5}SO_{2}Cl$ in a $NaOH$
• C. $NaNO_{2}$ in a$H_{2}SO_{4}$
• D. $CH_{3}l$ (excess) followed by $AgOH$.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C_{6}H_{5}SO_{2}Cl$ in a $NaOH$

Answer 2

Benzene sulphonyl chloride is used in Hinsberg's test of amines to form sulphonamides