NEETChemistryOrganic Compounds Containing NitrogenMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following reactions is appropriate for converting acetamide to methanamine?
- AHoffmann hypobromamide reaction
- BStephen's reaction
- CGabriel phthalimide synthesis
- DCarbylamine reaction
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Correct answer: A

It is called Hoffmann's hypobromamide reaction.
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