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Standard XII
Chemistry
Curtius and Hofmann Rearrangements
Acetamide cha...
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Acetamide changes into methylamine by

A

Hofmann bromamide reaction

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B

Hofmann reaction

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C

Friedel-Craft's reaction

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D

Hinsberg reaction

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Solution

Correct option: (B)

Hofmann bromamide reaction: When an amide is treated with bromine in an aqueous or ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide, degradation of amide takes place leading to the formation of primary amine.


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