JEE MainChemistryCompounds Containing NitrogenMCQ+4 / −1
Hinsberg's reagent is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Recall the definition of Hinsberg's reagent
Hinsberg's reagent is the reagent used in the Hinsberg test to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines.
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Chemical identity of Hinsberg's reagent
Hinsberg's reagent is benzenesulphonyl chloride, whose formula is:
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Check the options
- A: = benzoyl chloride, not Hinsberg's reagent
- B: = benzenesulphonyl chloride, correct
- C: = thionyl chloride, not Hinsberg's reagent
- D: = oxalyl chloride, not Hinsberg's reagent
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Conclusion
Therefore, Hinsberg's reagent is:
So the correct option is B.
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