Answer to Question #305660 in Organic Chemistry for arrrin

Question

In functional group, how can you distinguish between hexylamine (C6H13NH2) and aniline? Like, is there a type of test that should be used to differentiate them ?

Answer 1

Ethylamine and aniline can be distinguished from each other by the azo-dye test. A dye is obtained when aniline (an aromatic amine) reacts with HNO2 (NaNO2 + dil.HCl) at 0-5°C, followed by a reaction with the alkaline solution of 2-naphthol