Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 41
Question: The amine formed from an amide by means of bromine and alkali has
Options:
A) Same number of C atoms as that of amide
B) One less C atom than that of amide
C) One more C atom than that of amide
D) Two more C atoms than that of amide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{\text{(2c)}}{\mathop{CH_3-CO-NH_2}},\underset{\text{Hofmann }’\text{ s},bromamide}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{NaOH/Br_2}}},\underset{\text{(1c)}}{\mathop{CH_3-NH_2}}, $
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