Question:

Conversion of acetophenone oxime to acetanilide is best accomplished by using:

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Beckmann rearrangement converts ketoximes directly into amides via a C to N group migration.
Updated On: Jul 3, 2026
  • Beckmann rearrangement
  • Curtius rearrangement
  • Lossen rearrangement
  • Hoffmann rearrangement
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Acetophenone oxime, C6H5C(CH3)=NOH, with acid catalyst undergoes Beckmann rearrangement.
Step 2: Phenyl group anti to OH migrates to nitrogen.
Step 3: Product after hydrolysis is C6H5NHCOCH3, acetanilide.
\[\boxed{\text{Beckmann rearrangement}}\]
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