Reaction of propanamide with Br 2 / KOH (aq) produces:

Reaction of propanamide with Br2/KOH (aq) produces:
  1. Ethylnitrile
  2. Propylamine
  3. Propanenitrile
  4. Ethylamine

Solution

It is Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction in which propanamide is converted to an ethylamine containing one carbon atom lesser than in the amide.

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