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Question:

Which one of the following methods is neither meant for the synthesis nor for the separation of amines?

Wurtz reaction

Hofmann method

Curtius reaction

Hinsberg method

Solution:

Wurtz reaction is used to prepare alkanes from alkyl halides. 2R−X + 2Na Dry ether → R−R (alkane) + 2NaX Where R is an alkane, X is a halide. All other processes are used for the preparation of amines.