Question

In Hofmann bromamide degradation, one of the important steps is the migration of

• A. an alkyl group without its electron pair to electron deficient N atom
• B. an alkyl group with its electron pair to electron deficient O atom
• C. An alkyl group with its electron pair to electron rich N atom
• D. An alkyl group with its electron pair to electron deficient N atom

Answer 1

The correct option is D

An alkyl group with its electron pair to electron deficient N atom

For this one should remember that Holmann's degradation involves migration to electron deficient nitrogen atom, hence the alkyl group will migrate with its bonding pair of electrons.