JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q77

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Given below are two statements :

Statement - I : In Hofmann degradation reaction, the migration of only an alkyl group takes place from carbonyl carbon of the amide to the nitrogen atom.

Statement - II : The group is migrated in Hofmann degradation reaction to electron deficient atom.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Statement I is wrong: aryl groups also migrate (e.g. benzamide gives aniline).

Statement II is right: the group migrates to the electron-deficient nitrogen.

(D)

Topics:Amines

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JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 77