### Core Logic
The reaction of an amide with
Br_2$Br_2$ and KOH is
Hoffmann bromamide degradation. It steps down the carbon chain by one carbonyl carbon to form a primary amine.
Let's analyze the options and molecular formula. The question says (R) has molecular formula
C_9H_7N$C_9H_7N$. Wait, looking at the standard solutions for this type of problem, aniline is
C_6H_7N$C_6H_7N$. The PDF says
C_9H_7N$C_9H_7N$ which is likely a typo in the original paper for
C_6H_7N$C_6H_7N$, since option (1) gives Aniline (
C_6H_7N$C_6H_7N$). Let's assume the standard sequence:
1.
mathrmPh-COOH xrightarrowmathrmNH_3, Delta mathrmPh-CO-NH_2$\mathrm{Ph-COOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{NH}_3, \Delta} \mathrm{Ph-CO-NH}_2$ (Benzoic acid to Benzamide)
2.
mathrmPh-CO-NH_2 xrightarrowmathrmBr_2/mathrmKOH mathrmPh-NH_2$\mathrm{Ph-CO-NH}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Br}_2/\mathrm{KOH}} \mathrm{Ph-NH}_2$ (Benzamide to Aniline)
Aniline is
C_6H_5NH_2 = C_6H_7N$C_6H_5NH_2 = C_6H_7N$. So P is Benzoic acid, Q is Benzamide, R is Aniline.
### Pattern Recognition
Reaction sequence:
Carboxylic\ Acid xrightarrowNH_3, Delta Amide xrightarrowBr_2/KOH Amine$Carboxylic\ Acid \xrightarrow{NH_3, \Delta} Amide \xrightarrow{Br_2/KOH} Amine$. The
Br_2/KOH$Br_2/KOH$ step is Hoffmann bromamide reaction.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: Amines
Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids