Q.

In order to distinguish between C2H5NH2 and C6H5NH2 which of the following reagents is useful?

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a

Hinsberg test

b

β - Naphthol

c

CHCI3/KOH

d

NaOH

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Hinsberg test is used distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Both the given compound are primary amines. When Aniline (C6H5NH2) is treated with HNO2 it undergoes diazotization and forms diazonium salt. It give azodye when treated with β - Naphthol. 

When ethylamine reacts with HNO2 , it does not undergo diazotisation but gives alcohol, which does not yield azodye on treating with β - naphthol.

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