Hofmann Rearrangement (Amide → Amine, One-Carbon Shorter): Mechanism + Exam Traps

Primary amides convert to primary amines with one fewer carbon using Br₂/NaOH (or similar).

• Reaction: Hofmann Rearrangement (Amide → Amine, One-Carbon Shorter)
• What it does: Primary amides convert to primary amines with one fewer carbon using Br₂/NaOH (or similar).
• Typical reagents: Br2, NaOH (or NaOBr)
• Key intermediate: Varies / context-dependent
• Driving force: Formation of more stable bonds / products
• Exam type: Predict product
• Exam type: Rearrangement logic
• Exam type: Driving force