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Explain how is Hinberg’s reagent is used to distinguish the primary, secondary and tertiary amines.

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Hinsberg’s reagent reacts with 1° amine gives a product which is soluble in alkali. 

Hinsberg’s reagent reacts with 2° amine gives a product which is insoluble in alkali. 

Hinsberg’s reagent does not react with 3° amine.



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