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  4. In the Hofmann's method for separation of 1°, 2° and 3° amines, the reagent used is

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Q. In the Hofmann's method for separation of $1^{\circ}, 2^{\circ}$ and $3^{\circ}$ amines, the reagent used is

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The mixture of three amines is treated with diethyl oxalate (Hofmann's reagent). The primary amine forms a solid dialkyl oxamide, a secondary amine gives a liquid oxamic ester while tertiary amine does not react.