JEE Main Chemistry question

Diethyl oxalate is used for distinguishing primary, secondary and tertiary [AMU 2004]

(A)Alcohols
(B)AminesCorrect
(C)Alkyl halides
(D)Hydrogens in hydrocarbons

Answer: (B)

Solution

In Hofmann's method of distinguishing amine classes, diethyl oxalate reacts differently with each class: a primary amine gives a solid, crystalline substituted oxamide; a secondary amine gives a liquid

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