Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 38
Question: Amides may be converted into amines by reaction named after [CPMT 1974; MP PET 1992; CBSE PMT 1999]
Options:
A) Perkin
B) Claisen
C) Hoffmann
D) Kolbe
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Hofmann?s bromamide reaction $ \underset{Acetamide}{\mathop{CH_3-CO-NH_2}},+Br_2+4KOH\xrightarrow{H_2O} $ $ \underset{Methylamine}{\mathop{CH_3NH_2}},+K_2CO_3+2KBr+2H_2O $
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