Which of the following reagents can distinguish primary amines and secondary amines ?
A. `NH_(3)`
B. `NaNO_(2)//HCl`
C. `HCl`
D. all the above.

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Correct Answer - B
`NaNO_(2)` reacts with `HCl` to give `HNO_(2)`. Nitrous acid gives different products with Primary and secondary amines.

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