Which statements are True? A. In Hoffmann bromamide degradation, 4...

The balanced chemical equation for Hoffmann bromamide degradation is:

$\text{R-CONH}_2 + \text{Br}_2 + 4\text{NaOH} \rightarrow \text{R-NH}_2 + \text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3 + 2\text{NaBr} + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$

Statement A is false because $1$ mole of $\text{Br}_2$ and $4$ moles of $\text{NaOH}$ are consumed per mole of amide.

Statement B is false because primary alkyl amides readily undergo this reaction.

Statement C is true as the primary product of this reaction is a primary amine.

Statement D is false because the reaction is strictly given by primary amides ($\text{R-CONH}_2$), not secondary amides.

Statement E is true as the by-products formed are $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$, $\text{NaBr}$, and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

Therefore, only statements C and E are true.

Answer: C and E only