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Intermediates formed during reaction of [figure] with Br2 and KOH are
- RCONHBr and RNCO
- RNHCOBr and RNCO
- RNH-Br and RCONHBr
- RCONBr2
Answer
(1) RCONHBr and RNCO
Solution
This is the Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction (NCERT). Its steps are:
RCONH2 + Br2 + KOH RCONHBr + KBr + H2O (N-bromoamide)
RCONHBr + KOH RCO NBr + K+ + H2O
The anion loses Br and R migrates from C to N, giving the isocyanate R-N=C=O.
RNCO + 2KOH RNH2 + K2CO3
The intermediates are RCONHBr and RNCO.
Answer: (1)
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