Question

Which of the following compound gives ethanamine on reaction with Br2& KOH? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When propanoic acid is reacted with liq.ammonia it gives 1-amino propanone and water as a byproduct

1-amino propanone is reacted with bromine in presence of potassium hydroxide, Hofmann bromamide reaction takes place which gives ethylamine as a product.