Hoffmann bromamide degradation treats an amide with bromine and:
ASodium hydroxide
BSodium hydrosulphide
CCalcium hypochlorite
DCalcium hydrogen oxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sodium hydroxide
1. The amide is dissolved in water or ethanol.
2. Bromine is added along with a strong alkali.
3. That alkali is sodium hydroxide.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_
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