Problems and exercisesRearrangement Reactions

1. Rearrangement product

1. Benzamide, Br₂, NaOH
2. Hexanamide, Br₂, NaOH
3. Benzoyl chloride, NaN₃; heat; H₂O

2. Balance the equation

Write the balanced equation for the Hofmann rearrangement of propanamide.

3. Configuration

The Hofmann rearrangement of (S)-2-methylbutanamide gives 2-butylamine. With which configuration?