Test For An Amino Group

Question 1

How do you test for an amino group

Answer 1

1. Place a few cm^3 of concentrated HCl in a test tube and add sodium nitrate solution
2. Wait until effervescence stops
3. Add this solution to a solution of the amine or amino acid in water and warm gently in a water bath

Question 2

Describe a positive test

Answer 2

Rapid effervescence