JEE Main202329 Jan 2023Evening ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Reaction of propanamide with Br 2 / KOH (aq) produces:
Options
- AEthylnitrile
- BPropylamine
- CPropanenitrile
- DEthylamine
Correct answer
D. Ethylamine
Step-by-step solution
It is Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction in which propanamide is converted to an ethylamine containing one carbon atom lesser than in the amide.