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Chemistry AMINES (Nitrogen Containing Compounds) NTA Abhiyas Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The reaction of RCONH 2 with a mixture of Br 2 and aqueous KOH gives RNH 2 as the main product. The intermediate not involved in this reaction is (are):

A
RCONHBr
B
RCON - BrK +
C
R - N - C - O
D
RCONBr 2

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The correct answer is:
D

This is Hofmann bromamide reaction and RCONBr 2 does not form in this reaction. See mechanism for it:

RCO - NH 2 + Br 2 + 4KOH R - NH 2 + K 2 CO 3 + 2KBr + 2H 2 O

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