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Hoffman Bromamide degradation is an important reaction for the conversion of Amides into Primary Amines. Among the following, the species that does not act as an intermediate in the given reaction is

Option: 1

\mathrm{RNCO}


Option: 2

\mathrm{R C O \ddot{N} H B r}


Option: 3

\mathrm{R C O \ddot{N}}


Option: 4

\mathrm{RNC}


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In the Hoffman Broamide degradation, isocyanide is not obtained as an intermediate.

The mechanism of the reaction is given below: 

Hence, the correct answer is option (4)

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