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Question
Which of the following reagents will react with acetamide to form methylamine?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Acetamide (CH3CONH2) reacts with Br2 and NaOH (Hofmann bromamide degradation) to form methylamine (CH3NH2).
Hint
Which reagent is used in the Hofmann degradation?