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JEE Main 202329 JanuaryEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2023
Date
29 January
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Amines

JEE Main 2023 · 29 January · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Amines

Reaction of propanamide with Br _ 2 / KOH (aq) produces:

Reaction of propanamide with Br2/KOH{Br}_{2} / KOH (aq) produces:Reaction of propanamide with Br _ 2 / KOH (aq) produces:

Options

  1. AEthylnitrile
  2. BPropylamine
  3. CPropanenitrile
  4. 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.

Reaction of propanamide with Br _ 2 / KOH (aq) produces:

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