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What is the change in the number of carbon atoms when an amide is...
What is the change in the number of carbon atoms when an amide is subjected to the Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction?
Options
- AThe number of carbon atoms remains the same.
- BOne carbon atom is gained.
- COne carbon atom is lost.
- DTwo carbon atoms are lost.
Correct answer
C. One carbon atom is lost.
Step-by-step solution
In the Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction, the amine formed contains one carbon less than that present in the amide, so one carbon atom is lost in the process.