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Which one of the following compounds undergoes Hoffmann degradation reaction?
ChemistryAminesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A CH3CN
  • B CH3CONHCH3
  • C CH3CONH2
  • D CH3NC
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3CONH2

This is Hoffmann bromamide reaction in which 1° amine is obtained having one C atom less than the starting amide.

Hoffmann degradation gives the primary amine from the primary amide. The reagent used in this is Br2+KOH. CH3CONH2 is only the primary amide from all.

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