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Give a chemical test to distinguish between a primary and a secondary amine.

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To distinguish between a primary amine (RNH2) and a secondary amine (R2NH), we can use the following chemical test: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Preparation of the Sample**: Take a small amount of the amine sample you want to test. Ensure that you know whether it is a primary or secondary amine. 2. **Addition of Ninhydrin**: Add a few drops of ninhydrin solution to the amine sample in a test tube. Ninhydrin is a reagent that reacts with amino compounds. ...
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  7. Which of the following exists as a zwitterion?

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  14. Why are benzenediazonium salts soluble in water?

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  15. What is Sandmeyer reaction?

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