Q.

In which reaction, product (major) formation takes by Hofmann rule?

I) CH3CH2CHBrCH3CH33COK/Δ

II)  CH3CH2CH|FCH3alc  KOHΔ

III) CH3CH2CH|BrCH3 CH3ONa/Δ

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a

I, II and III

b

II and III only

c

I only

d

I and II only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

I and II ----- Hofmann product ; III---Saytzeff product

In reaction I, bulky base favors Hofmann product.

In reaction II, F is not a good leaving group and the reactant undergoes E1CB mechanism to form a carbanion intermediate, resulting in the formation of Hofmann product.

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