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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

PLZ GIVE THE REACTION MECHANISM OF HOFFMANN DEGRADATION METHOD(METHOD OF PREPARATION OF ALKENE FROM AMINE)

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15 Years ago

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Hofmann Elimination

Sometimes referred to as the Hofmann Degradation. This elimination reaction of alkyl trimethyl amines proceeds with anti-stereochemistry, and is generally suitable for producing alkenes with one or two substituents. The reaction follows the Hofmann Rule.


Mechanism of the Hofmann Elimination