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Which reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines ?

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Hinsberg's reagent = benzenesulphonyl chloride; gives 3 different responses for 1/2/3-amines.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • C6H5SO2Cl
  • C6H5COCl
  • CHCl3 + ethanolic KOH
  • NaOH + I2
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Benzenesulphonyl chloride, C6H5SO2Cl (Hinsberg's reagent), reacts differently with the three classes of amine.
Reasoning: With a 1° amine it gives a sulphonamide that is soluble in alkali; with a 2° amine it gives a sulphonamide insoluble in alkali; a 3° amine does not react. These three distinct outcomes let it tell 1°, 2° and 3° amines apart.
Answer: (A) C6H5SO2Cl.
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