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Which reaction is used to convert an amide into a primary amine with one carbon atom less?
- A.Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
- B.Hofmann bromamide degradation
- C.Reduction of nitriles
- D.Reduction of nitro compounds
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Correct answer: B — Hofmann bromamide degradation
Solution
- The reaction involves treating an amide with and .
- The carbonyl group is removed as a carbonate ion.
- The resulting amine contains one fewer carbon atom than the starting amide.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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