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  Note : In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (a) Both assertion and reason are wrong. (b) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion. (c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement. (d) Both assertion and reason are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of assertion. (e) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.     Assertion: Hofmann's bromamide reaction is given by primary amines. Reason: Primary amines are more basic than secondary amines. (a) Both assertion and reason are wrong. (b) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion. (c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement. (d) Both assertion and reason are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of assertion. (e) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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                  (c) Correct reason. With primary amides are converted into isocyanates which upon alkaline hydrolysis give primary amines.