Q40 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

Products that are formed in the given reaction including by products are
CH3CH2CH2CH2CONH2+Br2+4NaOH→

  • A
    CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2+Na2CO3+2NaBr+2H2O
  • Correct answer
    B
    CH3CH2CH2CH2NH2+Na2CO3+2NaBr+2H2O
  • C
    CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2+2NaHCO3+Br2+2H2O
  • D
    CH3CH2CH2CH2NH2+2Na2CO3+Br2+2H2O

Solution

Amides can directly be converted into amines. There is the amine formed has one carbon less than that of the corresponding amide. This reaction is carried out by reaction of the amide with a mixture of sodium hydroxide and bromine. This reaction is known as Hoffmann Bromamide reaction. The sodium carbonate and sodium bromide and water is formed as a side product in this reaction.
Reaction :-
CH3CH2CH2CH2CONH2+Br2+4NaOH→CH3CH2CH2CH2NH2+Na2CO3+2NaBr+2H2O

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

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