Amines Ques 46
46. Which of the following reactions is appropriate for converting acetamide to methanamine?
[2017]
(a) Hoffmann hypobromamide reaction
(b) Stephens reaction
(c) Gabriels phthalimide synthesis
(d) Carbylamine reaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 46.(a)
Solution:
It is called Hoffmann Bromamide reaction.
Hoffmann bromamide reaction: Reaction of an acid amide with bromine in an aqueous or ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide to form a primary amine, with one carbon atom less, is known as Hoffmann bromamide reaction.
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