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Amines
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Explain the following reactions by taking one suitable example in each case:
Hoffmann's bromamide reaction.

Answer

Hoffmann’s Bromamide Reaction. When an amide (aliphatic or aromatic) is treated with bromine in an alkali solution, it is converted to a primary amine that has one carbon atom less than the starting amide.

This reaction is extremely useful for stepping down (or descending) homologous series.

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