MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2004

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    When acetamide reacts with\[B{{r}_{2}}\]and caustic soda, then we get:

    A)  acetic acid

    B)  bromoacetic acid

    C)  methyl amine

    D)  ethyl amine

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     This is Hofman-bromide reaction. In this reaction one carbon less amines are formed from amides. \[C{{H}_{3}}CON{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow{B{{r}_{2}}/KOH}C{{H}_{3}}N{{H}_{2}}\]


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