Q. Which one of the following methods is neither meant for the synthesis nor for separation of amines?
A) Curtius reaction
B) Wurtz reaction
C) Hofmann method
D) Hinsberg method
Explanation
(b)
Wurtz reaction is used to prepare alkanes from alkyl halides.
$2R - X + 2Na\overset{Dry\ ether}{\rightarrow}R - R + 2NaX$
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