AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Amines

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Preparation of Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Acetamide is treated with the following reagents separately. Which one of these would yield methyl amine?

A

PCl₅

B

NaOH⁻Br₂

C

Sodalime

D

Hot conc. H₂SO₄

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The Hofmann-Bromide reaction involves the conversion of amides to amines using NaOH and Br₂.

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