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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

Curtius needs acyl azide, Lossen needs hydroxamic ester, Hoffmann needs primary amide - none match a ketoxime starting material. Only Beckmann takes a ketoxime directly.
\[\boxed{\text{Beckmann rearrangement}}\]
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