Question

In the Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction, the number of moles of $NaOH$and $B{r}_2$used per mole of amine produced are:

• A. Four moles of and two moles of
• B. Two moles of and two moles of
• C. Four moles of and one moles of
• D. One moles of and one moles of

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Four moles of and one moles of

From the reaction it can easily be said 4 moles of $NaOH$ and 1 mole of $B{r}_2$ is used in this reaction