Question
Show by means of equations how an amide may be converted into an amine containing one carbon atom less than the amide.
Solution
By bromo amide reaction:
RCONH2 + Br2 + 4KOH → RNH2 + 2KBr + K2CO3 + 2H2O
RCONH2 + Br2 + 4KOH → RNH2 + 2KBr + K2CO3 + 2H2O