Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives 2 Question 18

18. Reaction of $R \mathrm{CONH}{2}$ with a mixture of $\mathrm{Br}{2}$ and $\mathrm{KOH}$ gives $R-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$ as the main product. The intermediates involved in this reaction are

(1992, 1M)

(a) $\mathrm{RCONHBr}$

(b) $R \mathrm{NHBr}$

(c) $R-\mathrm{N}=\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$

(d) $\mathrm{CCONBr}_{2}$

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below:

(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.

(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.

(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 18. (b,d)

Solution: