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What is the purpose of Libermann's Nitroso Test?

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To confirm the presence of Secondary Amines. The N-Nitrosoamine (from HNO2HNO_2 test) reacts with Phenol and conc. H2SO4H_2SO_4 to give a deep blue/green color, which turns red on dilution and blue/violet with alkali.

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