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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Hinsberg's reagent is
Options
A Pd + BaSO4
B p-Toluenesulfonic acid
C NH2NH2 + KOH
D Benzenesulfonic acid
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hinsberg's reagent is benzenesulfonyl chloride (C6H5SO2Cl), not benzenesulfonic acid. It is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines.

Hint

What is the actual reagent used in the Hinsberg test?

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