Hofmann degradation is described as which kind of reaction?
AStep up reaction
BStep down reaction
CChain isomerisation
DRing expansion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Step down reaction
Since the product has one carbon less than the amide, it shortens the chain.
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