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Identify the product of the reaction between and in the presence of aqueous .

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: B

Solution

  1. The reaction is the Hofmann rearrangement of an amide.
  2. The amide reacts with and to form an N-bromoamide intermediate.
  3. The intermediate rearranges to an isocyanate, which is subsequently hydrolyzed.
  4. The final product is a primary amine with one fewer carbon atom than the starting amide.
  5. Hence the answer is (B).

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