Something functional: The title reaction proceeds in the presence of azide and water to deliver amides in high yields, and it can be used in a ring‐expansion strategy to generate lactams. A mechanism is proposed based on experimental results. This reaction offers a new approach to functionalizing simple and readily available hydrocarbons. DDQ=2,3‐dichloro‐5,6‐dicyano‐1,4‐benzoquinone.