An organic compound 'A' having molecular formula C2H7N on treatment with HNO2 gave an oily yellow substance- Identify A.
What happens when acetamide is reacted with bromine in the presence of potassium hydroxide?
Acetamide, when treated with bromine and concentrated potassium hydroxide solution methylamine, is formed. This reaction is known as Hofmann bromamide reaction.
CH3CONH2 + Br2+4KOH --> CH3NH2 +2KBr +K2CO3+2H2O