What Is the Intermediate in the Cope Elimination, in Which $\circ$

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the intermediate in the Cope elimination, in which a 3 ^$\circ$ amine is treated with hydrogen peroxide followed by heat?

• A)a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide salt
• B)an amine oxide
• C)a 3^\(\circ\) carbocation
• D)an amide anion

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