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Question : 6 of 16
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The correct formula of Hinsberg’s reagent is:
Solution:  
Hinsberg reagent is benzenesulfonyl chloride, whose formula is:
C6H5SO2Cl\mathrm{C_6H_5SO_2Cl}
It is used in the Hinsberg test to distinguish between:
Primary amines
Secondary amines
Tertiary amines
The other options represent different compounds:
(A) C6H5COCl\mathrm{C_6H_5COCl} \rightarrow Benzoyl chloride
(C) C6H5CONHCH3\mathrm{C_6H_5CONHCH_3}\rightarrow An amide
(D) C6H6CH2NH2\mathrm{C_6H_6CH_2NH_2} \rightarrow Benzylamine
Therefore, the correct formula of Hinsberg’s reagent is C6H5SO2Cl\mathrm{C_6H_5SO_2Cl} .
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