JEE Main 2022 — Amines Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 1)
Question
The reaction of
with bromine and gives as the end product. Which one of the following is the intermediate product formed in this reaction?
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Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Step-by-step explanation
The given reaction follows Hoffman bromamide degradation mechanism for the preparation of primary amines. In this reaction alkyl or aryl isocynate is formed as an intermediate. The formation of intermediate is shown below.

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