Question
Show by means of equations how an amide may be converted into an amine containing the same number of carbon atoms.
Solution
By reduction an amide can be converted into an amine containing the same number of carbon atoms.
RCONH2 + 4[H] → RCH2NH2 + H2O
RCONH2 + 4[H] → RCH2NH2 + H2O