what is quinhydrone?

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what is quinhydrone?

how does quinhydrone test determine that the sample i am testing is an amine?

2007-07-18 05:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by bLacksn0w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

what colour details? can fill me in? i have no idea what this test is all about. thanks

2007-07-18 05:33:14 · update #1

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quinhydrone is a green compound that is a 1:1 mixture of hydroquinone and benzoquinone. Your amine forms a complex with this compound (probably an imine or iminium salt) and that will give a different color.

2007-07-18 09:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Fly On The Wall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Resulting colour change.

2007-07-18 12:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋