$R \mathrm{CONH}_2$ is converted into $R \mathrm{NH}_2$ by means of Hofmann bromamide degradation.\

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$R \mathrm{CONH}_2$ is converted into $R \mathrm{NH}_2$ by means of Hofmann bromamide degradation.\
 In this reaction, RCONHBr is formed from which this reaction has derived its name. Electron donating group at phenyl activates the reaction. Hofmann degradation reaction is an intramolecular reaction.

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