Question
Question: The most convenient method to prepare an amine containing one carbon atom less is....
The most convenient method to prepare an amine containing one carbon atom less is.
A
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
B
Reductive amination of aldehydes
C
Hofmann bromamide reaction
D
Reduction of isonitriles.
Answer
Hofmann bromamide reaction
Explanation
Solution
: Hofmann bromamide reaction is the best method to reduce one carbon atom in the amine from amide.
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