Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect in case of Hofmann bromamide degradation?

Options

• Reaction is useful for decreasing length of carbon chain by one carbon atom 

• It gives tertiary amine

• It gives primary amine

• Aqueous or alco. KOH is used with bromine

Answer 1

It gives tertiary amine

Explanation:

Hoffmann bromamide degradation is used to synthesise primary amine.