Statement: The reagents NaNH2 and excess HBr are required to prepare 1,1-dibromopropane from 2,2-dibromopropane.
If the given statement is true enter 1 if false enter 0.
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Solution
The dehydrobromination of 1,1-dibromopropane with sodamide forms propyne. This is followed by the addition of excess HBr to form 2,2-dibromopropane. Two HBr molecules add across the triple bond.
Hence, the given statement is true and the correct answer is 1.