The reaction RCOOH [conc. H_2SO_4] NaN_3 RNH_2 + N_2 + CO_2 is known as [BCECE 2003]

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction

RCOOH + +

is known as [BCECE 2003]

(A)Curtius reaction
(B)Lossen reaction
(C)Schmidt reactionCorrect
(D)Hofmann reaction

Answer: (C)

Solution

The direct conversion of a carboxylic acid to a primary amine (with loss of and ) using hydrazoic acid/sodium azide in concentrated sulfuric acid is known as the Schmidt reaction. (The Curtius reaction instead

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