Question

in Hoffman broamide reaction is used to prepare-
a) 1° amine b)2º amine c) 3° amine d) all of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

Amides on treatment with bromine in an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide forms primary amine.

R−

C

∣∣

O

−NH

2

+Br

2

+4NaOH→R−NH

2

+Na

2

CO

3

+2NaBr+2H

2

O.

The product (amine) has one carbon atom less than starting material (amide).