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Question

Which reagent is used to distinguish primary amines from secondary amines by forming a soluble product in alkali?

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Explanation

Benzenesulphonyl chloride (Hinsberg’s reagent) reacts with primary amines to form sulphonamides with an acidic hydrogen, soluble in alkali. Secondary amines form insoluble sulphonamides without acidic hydrogen.