In the hofmann-bromamide degradation reaction, the number of moles of NaOH and `Br_(2)` used per mole of amine produced are

Options

A. Four moles of NaOH and two moles of `Br_2`
B. Two moles of NaOH and two moles of `Br^2`
C. Four moles of NaOH and one mole of `Br_2`
D. One mole of NaOH and one mole of `Br_2`

Answer

C

Explanation

Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction
`R - overset(O)overset(||)C - NH_2 + Br_2 + 4NaOH to R - NH_2 + Na_2 CO_3 + 2NaBr + 2H_2O`
1 mole bromine and 4 moles of NaOH are used for per mole of amine produced.