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Q. Amides can be converted into amines by a reaction named after

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Amides can be converted into amines by Hofmann's bromamide reaction. The reaction is -$CONH_2 + Br_2 (I) + 4KOH \longrightarrow -NH_2$ $ + 2KBr + K_2 CO_3 + 2H_2 O$