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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Propionamide on heating with a mixture of bromine and sodium hydroxide gives
Options
A Propane
B Propylamine
C Propanol
D Ethylamine
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Propionamide (CH3CH2CONH2) undergoes Hofmann degradation with Br2/NaOH to give ethylamine (CH3CH2NH2). The product has one less carbon than the starting amide.

Hint

What amine is formed from Hofmann degradation of propionamide?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1447 of 1999
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