Number of compounds which give reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is . [figure]
Answer
5
Solution
Hinsberg's reagent (C6H5SO2Cl) reacts only with amines having an N–H bond (1° and 2° amines):
C6H5SO2Cl + H-NRR' C6H5SO2NRR' + HCl
React (5): aniline, ethane-1,2-diamine, propan-1-amine (1°); N-methylbenzylamine, piperidine (2°)
Do not react: benzenediazonium chloride (no amino N–H), C6H5CONHCOC6H5 and urea (amides, not amines), N-phenylpiperidine, trimethylamine and pyridine (3° N, no N–H)
Answer: 5