JEE Main Chemistry question

Benzyl amine cannot be prepared by

(A)
(B)C_6H_5CH_2CONH_2 + Br_2 + KOH \rightarrow
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

(a) reduces the amide carbonyl of benzamide to , giving (benzylamine) directly. (b) The Hofmann bromamide degradation of phenylacetamide removes the carbonyl carbon, again giving . (c) reduces the nitrile

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Question ID VK-150368