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STANDARD Chemistry Hoffmann Bromamide Reaction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The best reagent for converting, 2-phenylpro panamide into 1-phenylethanamine is__________.
A
excess H₂/Pt
B
NaOH/Br₂
C
NaBH₄/methanol
D
LiAlH₄/ether
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
By Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction, the amine formed contains one carbon less than that present in the amide.
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