Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 15
Question: A primary amine is formed an amide by the treatment of bromine and alkali. The primary amine has : [BHU 2004]
Options:
A) 1 carbon atom less than amide
B) 1 carbon atom more than amide
C) 1 hydrogen atom less than amide
D) 1 hydrogen atom more than amide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \underset{\text{(Acetamide)}}{\mathop{CH_3CONH_2}},+Br_2+4KOH\xrightarrow[-2H_2O]{} $ $ \underset{\text{(Methyl amine)}}{\mathop{CH_3NH_2+2KBr}},+2K_2CO_3 $
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