Q. The conversion of primary amide to a primary amine containing one carbon atom less. The name of the reaction is

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Solution:

The conversion is done by Hofmann bromamide reaction or Hofmann degradation of amides. The original amide on heating with a mixture of in the presence of NaOH or KOH to give amine.