Q26 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Chemistry
The test to distinguish primary, secondary and tertiary amines is:
- ASandmeyer's reaction
- BCarbylamine reaction
- CIdoform test
- Correct answerD
Solution
The Hinsberg test, which can distinguish primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, is based upon sulfonamide formation. In the Hinsberg test, an amine is reacted with benzene sulfonyl chloride. If a product forms, the amine is either a primary or secondary amine, because tertiary amines do not form stable sulfonamides. If the sulfonamide that forms dissolves in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, it is a primary amine. If the sulfonamide is insoluble in aqueous sodium hydroxide, it is a secondary amine
Benzene sulphonyl chloride is Hinsberg reagent.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.