JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following would undergo Hoffmann reaction to give a primary amine?

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Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) : When a primary amide is heated with an aqueous solution of and , it gives a primary amine with one carbon atom less.

This is known as Hoffmann degradation reaction.

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