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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following amines will NOT react with Hinsberg reagent (benzenesulfonyl chloride)?
Options
A Primary amine
B Secondary amine
C Tertiary amine
Correct Answer
D Aromatic primary amine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary amines have no N-H bond and cannot form sulfonamides with Hinsberg reagent. Primary amines form soluble sulfonamides in base; secondary amines form insoluble sulfonamides.

Hint

No hydrogen on nitrogen to replace.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 283 of 1999
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