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Explain Hoffmann’s bromamide degradation reaction for the preparation of methanamine. |
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Answer» When an amide is treated with bromine in aqueous or alcoholic solution of NaOH, primary amine is formed. Ex: CH3CONH2 + 4NaOH + Br2 → CH3NH2 + Na2CO3 + 2NaBr + H2O |
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