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Which amine reacts with Hinsberg's reagent to produce an alkali insoluble product?
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  1. A
    Primary amine
  2. B
    Secondary amine
  3. C
    Tertiary amine
  4. D
    Quaternary ammonium salt

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1. Primary amines react with benzene sulfonyl chloride (Hinsberg's reagent) to form a sulfonamide that has an acidic hydrogen on nitrogen, making it soluble in alkali.2. Secondary amines react to form a sulfonamide with no acidic hydrogen on nitrogen. Thus, the product is insoluble in alkali.3. Tertiary amines do not react with Hinsberg's reagent.

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Which amine reacts with Hinsberg's reagent to produce an alkali insoluble product?
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A
Primary amine
B
Secondary amine
C
Tertiary amine
D
Quaternary ammonium salt

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