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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following reagents will react with acetamide to form methylamine?
Options
A LiAlH4
B Br2/NaOH
Correct Answer
C PCl5
D H2/Ni
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?

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