Answer to Question #205566 in Organic Chemistry for cavi

Question

. Compound H, reacts with benzenesulfonyl chloride in aqueous potassium hydroxide to give a precipitate, acidification result in no visible change. When compound H, is treated with sodium nitrite and HCl, at 0-5ºC, a yellow oily liquid is obtained.

(i) State the name of the Laboratory test described above.

(ii) Suggest the class of compounds to which compound H belong.

(iii) Given that compound H has the molecular formula, C₂H₇N, draw a possible structure for compound H.

Answer 1

I) Preparation of Amines

ii) Primary Amine

iii)