Question:

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in case of Hofmann bromamide degradation ?

Updated On: May 15, 2024
  • Reaction is useful for decreasing length of carbon chain by one carbon atom
  • It gives tertiary amine
  • It gives primary amine
  • Aqueous or alcoholic $KOH$ is used with bromine
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is(B): It gives tertiary amine.

The statement (B), 'It gives tertiary amine' is an incorrect statement. 
The correct statement is, 'It gives primary amine'. 
\(R - CONH _{2}+ Br _{2}+4 NaOH \rightarrow R - NH _{2}+ Na _{2} CO _{3}+2 NaBr +2 H _{2} O\)

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Concepts Used:

Amines

Amine is a type of compound which is derived from ammonia (NH3). According to Organic chemistry, they are basically classified as the functional groups of the organic nitrogen compounds that contain nitrogen atoms with a lone pair.

Amine - Types

Primary Amines:

It is formed when one hydrogen atom in ammonia is substituted by an alkyl or aromatic group. Amino acids and methyl amine are the best examples that why aromatic amines include aniline.

Secondary Amines:

Amines that have two organic substitutes either alkyl or aryl ones or both and are bound to the nitrogen together with one hydrogen are termed as secondary amines. For Example, Dimethylamine.

Tertiary Amines:

Tertiary Amines are the amines where the nitrogen consists of three organic substitutes. For example, Trimethylamine and EDTA.