Q17 / 180 · KCET 2007 · Chemistry

Hofmann's bromamide reaction is to convert

  • A
    acid to alcohol
  • B
    alcohol to acid
  • Correct answer
    C
    amide to amine
  • D
    amine to amide

Solution

Hofmann's bromamide reaction is used to convert amide to amine $$ R \mathrm{CONH}_{2}+\mathrm{Br}_{2}+4 \mathrm{KOH} \longrightarrow R \mathrm{NH}_{2} $$ Amide Amine $$ +\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}+2 \mathrm{KBr}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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