Which of the following reactions is appropriate for converting acetamide to methanamine ?

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🧠 The Carbon-Shearer
Converting Acetamide () to Methanamine () is a "step-down" reaction. We are shedding a Carbon atom. The most reliable way to chop off the Carbonyl group and "glue" the Nitrogen directly to the Alkyl group is the Hoffmann Bromamide degradation.

🗺️ The Degradation Route
1. The Reaction: An amide is treated with Bromine () and a strong base ( or ).
2. The Mechanism: It involves the formation of an isocyanate intermediate followed by hydrolysis, resulting in an amine with one

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