NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryAminesPractice
Which named reaction is used to convert amides into amines
Options
- ACurtius raction
- BClaisen condensation
- CHoffmann reaction
- DSchimidt reaction
Correct answer
C. Hoffmann reaction
Step-by-step solution
Hofmann’s bromamide reaction C H 3 - C O - N H 2 A c e t a m i d e + B r 2 + 4 K O H → H 2 O C H 3 N H 2 M e t h y l a m i n e + K 2 C O 3 + 2 K B r + 2 H 2 O