KCET2013ChemistryAmines
Which one of the following gives amine on heating with amide?
Options
- ABr ₂ in aqueous KOH
- BBr ₂ on alcoholic KOH
- CCl ₂ in sodium
- Dsodium in ether
Correct answer
A. Br ₂ in aqueous KOH
Step-by-step solution
Hofmann bromamide reaction : this method is used for the preparation of any 1^ amine as well as aniline. During the reaction amide is treated with Br ₂ and alkali ( KOH ) to get primary amine. This reaction is used to descend the series in which carbon atom is removed as carbonate ion ( CO ₃²⁻ ) reaction is given as