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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Benzamide reacts with Br2 and KOH to give
Options
A Benzene
B Benzylamine
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C Aniline
D Benzonitrile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzamide (C6H5CONH2) undergoes Hofmann bromamide degradation with Br2/KOH to give benzylamine (C6H5CH2NH2), with one less carbon.

Hint

What amine is formed from Hofmann degradation of benzamide?

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