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An amine 'X' reacts with Hinsberg reagent and the product obtained is soluble in alkali. The amine 'X' is:
An amine 'X' reacts with Hinsberg reagent and the product obtained is soluble in alkali. The amine 'X' is:
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Hinsberg reagent is useful for differentiating between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines based on solubility in alkali.
Updated On: Feb 27, 2026
- CH$_3$ – NH$_2$
- (CH$_3$)$_2$NH
- (CH$_3$)$_3$N
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The Hinsberg reagent differentiates primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. Secondary amines, upon reaction with the Hinsberg reagent, yield a product soluble in alkali, a defining characteristic of this amine class. Therefore, amine 'X', represented as (CH$_3$)$_2$NH, is identified as a secondary amine.
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