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The conversion of an amide by action of NaOH and` Br_(2)` to primary amine that has one carbon less than
the starting amide is known as Hofmann-Bromamide reaction.
`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-NH_(2) underset("or NaOBr")overset(Br_(2)+NaOH)to R-NH_(2)+NaBr+Na_(2)CO_(3)`

Number of moles of NaOH consumed in a above reaction :

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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D
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