Question

What is Schmidt reaction??

Answer 1

The Schmidt reaction is an organic reaction involving alkyl/aryl migration over the carbon-nitrogen bond in an azide with expulsion of nitrogen. A key reagent introducing this azide group is hydrazoic acid, and the reaction product(s) depends on the nature of the substrate.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Primary amines containing one carbon atom less the parent acid are formed when monocarboxylic acids react with hydrazoic acid (N₃H) in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid. This reaction is known as "Schmidt" reaction.

General Equation:

RCOOH + N₃H(in conc. H₂SO₄)-------> RNH₂+CO₂+N₂

Example:

CH₃COOH + N₃H(in conc. H₂SO₄)-------> CH₃NH₂+CO₂+N₂

In the above example, acetic acid is converted into methylamine.