JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q77

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 77 of 90

Which statement is NOT correct for p-toluenesulphonyl chloride?

It is known as Hinsberg's reagent.

It is used to distinguish primary and secondary amines.

On treatment with secondary amine, it leads to a product, that is soluble in alkali.

It doesn't react with tertiary amines.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Hinsberg test. A secondary amine gives an N,N-dialkyl sulphonamide with no N-H, so it is insoluble in alkali. Statement (C) is wrong.

(C)

Topics:Amines

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 77