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Assertion :When acetamide reacts with NaOH and Br2, methyl amine is formed. Reason: The reaction occurs through intermediate formation of isocyanate.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

CH3CONH2 +Br2+ 4NaOHCH3NH2 +Na2CO3 + 2NaBr +2H2O

The reaction occurs through intermediate formation of alkyl isocyanate which on hydrolysis gives methylamine and sodium carbonate.

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