What Is the Intermediate in the Hofmann Elimination, in Which

question 86

Multiple Choice

What is the intermediate in the Hofmann elimination, in which a 1° or 2° alkyl halide is treated with trimethyl amine, followed by addition of silver(I) oxide and heat?

• A) a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide salt
• B) a tertiary amine
• C) a 3° carbocation
• D) an amine oxide

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