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Hofmann bromamide degradation of amides

This type of question, asked 7 times: 19 Apr 2025 S2, 21 Apr 2025 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S2, 19 Apr 2026 S1, 19 Apr 2026 S2, 12 May 2026 S2, 13 May 2026 S1. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    19 Apr 2025 S2

    78
    What is the loss in molar mass when a primary amine is obtained by Hofmann degradation of amide?

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  2. Question 2

    21 Apr 2025 S2

    67
    Which from following compounds is obtained when acetamide is warmed with bromine and excess conc. KOH(aq)KOH_{(aq)} solution?

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  3. Question 3

    17 Apr 2026 S2

    44
    Identify false statement from following regarding preparation of amines by Hofmann degradation method.

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  4. Question 4

    19 Apr 2026 S1

    44
    Which from following compounds is obtained when propionamide is treated with Br2\mathrm{Br_2} and concentrated aqueous KOH solution ?

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  5. Question 5

    19 Apr 2026 S2

    45
    Which from following reactions occurs by removal of -CO- group from amide ?

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  6. Question 6

    12 May 2026 S2

    45
    Identify the type of reaction that Converts acetamide to methanamine by using aqueous KOH and Br2\mathrm{Br_2}.

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  7. Question 7

    13 May 2026 S1

    44
    Which of the following types of reactions converts acetamide into methyl amine?

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