Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 150
Question: When acetamide reacts with $ Br_2 $ and caustic soda, then we get : [CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) Acetic acid
B) Bromoacetic acid
C) Methyl amine
D) Ethyl amine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
This is Hofman-bromide reaction. In this reaction one carbon less amines are formed from amides. $ CH_3CONH_2\xrightarrow{Br_2/KOH}CH_3NH_2 $
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