Key Idea The reagent which can convert −CONH2 group into −NH2 group is used for this reaction. Among the given reagents only NaOH/Br2 converts −CONH2 group to −NH2 group, thus it is used for converting acetamide to methyl amine. This reaction is called Hofmann bromamide reaction. acetamide CH3CONH2+NaOH+Br2⟶CH3NH2 methyl amine +NaBr+Na2CO3+H2O
Acetamide is treated with the following reagents separately. Which one of these would yield methyl amine ?
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Acetamide is treated with the following reagents separately. Which one of these would yield methyl amine ?
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Held on 30 Apr 2010 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
NaOH−Br2
- B
Sodalime
- C
Hot conc H2SO4
- D
PCl5
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