Write the balanced general equation for the Hoffmann Bromamide reaction of an amide ( $$R-CONH_2$$ ) and state how many moles of base are consumed per mole of amide.

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Write the balanced general equation for the Hoffmann Bromamide reaction of an amide ( $$R-CONH_2$$  ) and state how many moles of base are consumed per mole of amide.

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Equation:  $$R-CONH_2 + Br_2 + 4KOH \rightarrow R-NH_2 + K_2CO_3 + 2KBr + 2H_2O$$    Stoichiometry: It requires 1 mole of $$Br_2$$   and 4 moles of strong base ( $$KOH$$  or $$NaOH$$  ) per mole of amide to produce the primary amine with one less carbon.

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