Question

Amides can be converted into amines by a reaction named after

• A. Perkin
• B. Claisen
• C. Hofmann
• D. Kekule

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hofmann

Answer 2

Amides can be converted into amines by Hofmann's bromamide reaction. The reaction is -$CONH_2 + Br_2 (I) + 4KOH \longrightarrow -NH_2$
\hspace48mm + 2KBr + K_2 CO_3 + 2H_2 O