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