Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the name of the reaction when acetamide is converted to methylamine?

Options:

Friedel-Craft alkylation

Gabriel phthalimide synthesis

Hoffmann Bromamide degradation reaction

Carbylamine Reaction

Correct Answer:

Hoffmann Bromamide degradation reaction

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Hoffmann Bromamide degradation reaction

  • Hofmann Bromamide Degradation is used to convert a primary amide (R–CONH₂) into a primary amine (R–NH₂) with one carbon less.
  • In this reaction, acetamide (CH₃CONH₂) reacts with Br₂ and NaOH to give methylamine (CH₃NH₂):

$CH_3CONH_2+Br_2+4NaOH→CH_3NH_2+Na_2CO_3+2NaBr+2H_2O$

 Hence, the correct reaction is Hofmann Bromamide degradation reaction