JEE Main 2026 · 8 Apr · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q68

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 68 of 75

Which statements are True ?

A. In Hoffmann bromamide degradation, 4 moles of NaOH and 2 moles of $\ce{Br2}$ are consumed per mole of an amide

B. Hoffmann bromamide reaction is not given by alkyl amides.

C. Primary amines can be synthesized by Hoffmann bromamide degradation.

D. Secondary amide on reaction with $\ce{Br2}$ and NaOH will give secondary amine.

E. The by-products of Hoffmann degradation are $\ce{Na2CO3}$ , NaBr and $\ce{H2O}$ .

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A, C and E only

B, C and D only

C and E only

C, D and E only

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Each statement.

A: The reaction $\ce{RCONH2 + Br2 + 4NaOH -> RNH2 + Na2CO3 + 2NaBr + 2H2O}$ uses 4 NaOH but only 1 $\ce{Br2}$ . False.
B: Alkyl amides do undergo the reaction. False.
C: It gives primary amines. True.
D: Secondary amides do not give amines this way. False.
E: The by-products are $\ce{Na2CO3}$ , NaBr and $\ce{H2O}$ . True.

Answer: C and E.

(C)

Topics:Amines

JEE Main 2026 · 8 Apr · Shift 2, Chemistry question 68