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Distinction Between Pairs of Amines - Class XII
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Aniline and N-methylaniline can be distinguished by using the:
(A) Hoffman Mustard oil reaction
(B) Hinsberg reagent
(C) Carbylamine test
(D) Mulliken Test
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B and C
š” Explanation:
Aniline is a primary amine, while N-methylaniline is a secondary amine. The Carbylamine test (C) is specific to primary amines, and the Hinsberg reagent (B) reacts differently with primary and secondary amines, making both useful for distinction.