Following is a confirmatory test for aromatic primary amines. Identify reagent (A) and (B). [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
Diazotisation ⇒ A = NaNO2 + HCl, 0 – 5°C:
C6H5NH2 + NaNO2 + 2HCl
0-5 C C6H5 N2 Cl + NaCl + 2H2O
Coupling with 2-naphthol (β-naphthol) in NaOH at C-1:
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∵ an orange-red (scarlet) azo dye with β-naphthol confirms an aromatic 1° amine ⇒ B = 2-naphthol
(B), (C): aniline / 1-naphthol is not the reagent of this test ⇒ (B), (C) are wrong
(D): HNO3/H2SO4 does not give a diazonium salt ⇒ (D) is wrong
Answer: (1)