Q. Identify the major product C formed in the following reaction sequence: $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-I\xrightarrow{NaCN}A\xrightarrow[\text{Partial hydrolysis}]{OH^-}B\xrightarrow[Br_2]{NaOH}C\ (\text{major})$
A) butanamide
B) $\alpha$-bromobutanoic acid
C) propylamine
D) butylamine
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] $A$ is butanenitrile; $B$ is butanamide; Hofmann bromamide degradation removes one carbon to give propylamine. Answer (3).
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