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\mathrm{RCONH}_2 \text { is converted into } \mathrm{RNH}_2 \text { by means of Hofmann bromamide degradation. }
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In this reaction, $R \mathrm{CONHBr}$ is formed from which this reaction has derived its name. Electron donating group at phenyl activates the reaction. Hofmann degradation reaction is an intramolecular reaction.Question:
How can the conversion of (i) to (ii) be brought about?
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$$
\mathrm{RCONH}_2 \text { is converted into } \mathrm{RNH}_2 \text { by means of Hofmann bromamide degradation. }
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In this reaction, $R \mathrm{CONHBr}$ is formed from which this reaction has derived its name. Electron donating group at phenyl activates the reaction. Hofmann degradation reaction is an intramolecular reaction.Question:
How can the conversion of (i) to (ii) be brought about?
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The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{Br}_2+\mathrm{KOH}$
$\mathrm{Br}_2+\mathrm{KOH}$

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