Primary amines can be prepared from amides by Hoffman's reaction. Write a general equation for the reaction and give reagents with reaction conditions for this reaction.

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  • Primary amines can be prepared from amides by Hoffman's reaction. Write a general equation for the reaction and give reagents with reaction conditions for this reaction.
  • What property of amines is responsible for them being basic. 
  • Suggest one way of Increasing the basicity of an amine and give a specific example of its application. 
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