JEE Main Chemistry question

Which will give Hofmann bromamide reaction?

(A)A mandelamide-type structure (φCH(OH)CONH₂)
(B)CH₃CONH₂Correct
(C)H₂NCONH₂ (urea)
(D)All of these

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Hofmann bromamide reaction specifically applies to simple, unsubstituted primary carboxylic acid amides (R–CONH₂), converting them to amines with one fewer carbon via Br₂/KOH. Acetamide, CH₃CONH₂, is the

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