Q38 / 120 · VITEEE 2006 · Chemistry

The treatment of acylazide (RCON $_{3}$ ) with acidic or alkaline medium gives

A
$\mathrm{RCONH}_{2}$
Correct answer
B
$\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$
C
$\mathrm{RCH}_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2}$.
D
$\mathrm{RCOCHNH}$

Solution

This reaction is known as curtius rearrangement.

$1^{\circ}$ amine is formed.

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

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