Which statement is NOT correct for p-toluenesulphonyl chloride?
- It is hinsberg's reagent
- It is used to distinguish primary and secondary amines.
- On treatment with secondary amine, it leads to a product, that is soluble in alkali.
- It does not react with tertiary amine.
Solution
P-toluenesulphonyl chloride, which is also known as Hinsberg's reagent, It reacts with primary and secondary amines to form sulphonamides.
Tertiary amines do not react with P-toluenesulphonyl chloride.

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)