The amine from Hoffmann degradation has how many carbons?
- Two more
- One less
- One more
- Two less
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Correct answer: B. One less
1. An alkyl group migrates from the carbonyl carbon to nitrogen.
2. That carbonyl carbon leaves the molecule.
3. So the amine is one carbon shorter than the amide.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_