Reaction of R−COOH with N3H gives RNH2 as the main product. The intermediate(s) involved in this reacton is/are :
A
RNHNH2
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B
RCON3
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C
RNCO
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D
RCONH2
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Solution
The correct options are BRCON3 CRNCO This reaction is called Schmidt reaction. It involves alkyl migration over the carbon-nitrogen bond in an azide with expulsion of nitrogen. RCOOH+HN3H+−−→RNCOH2O−−→RNH2 The intermediates involved can be seen in the mechanism provided.