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An organic compound A (C\(_5\)H\(_9\)N) upon reaction with Na/Hg/C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH gives compound B. B reacts with NaNO\(_2\)/HCl at 274 K to form C with quantitative liberation of N\(_2\) gas. B also reacts with Hinsberg's reagent to form a compound which is soluble in alkali. Identify compound B.
An organic compound A (C\(_5\)H\(_9\)N) upon reaction with Na/Hg/C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH gives compound B. B reacts with NaNO\(_2\)/HCl at 274 K to form C with quantitative liberation of N\(_2\) gas. B also reacts with Hinsberg's reagent to form a compound which is soluble in alkali. Identify compound B.
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Hinsberg's reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. Primary amines form soluble products in alkali, secondary amines form insoluble products, and tertiary amines do not react.
Updated On: May 5, 2026
- \([ \text{(CH}_3\text{)}_3 \text{N} - \text{CH}_3 ]^+\)
- CH\(_3\) - (CH\(_2\))\(_3\) - NH - CH\(_3\)
- CH\(_3\) - NH\(_2\)
- CH\(_3\) - (CH\(_2\))\(_2\) - NH\(_2\)
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The Correct Option is C
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