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Question: Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction is shown by\_\_\_\_\_\_\_....

Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction is shown by_______.

A

ArNH2ArNH_{2}

B

ArCONH2ArCONH_{2}

C

ArNO2ArNO_{2}

D

ArCH2NH2ArCH_{2}NH_{2}

Answer

ArCONH2ArCONH_{2}

Explanation

Solution

: Amides on reaction with Br2Br_{2}and KOH will give amine containing one carbon atom less. This reaction is called Hofmann bromamide degradation.

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