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How will you distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines by Hinsberg’s test?

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With Hinsberg’s reagent: Primary amines give N-alkyl benzene sulphonamide soluble in alkali. Secondary amines give N, N-dialkyl benzene sulphonamide insoluble in alkali. Tertiary amines have no action with Hinsberg’s reagent.



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