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The following statements are true for Hofmann’s elimination except

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a

It is elimination of 3° amine to get anti- Saytzeff’s alkene.

b

If the alkyl groups are methyl groups, then methane is product

c

Alkene formed will be corresponding to alkyl group which has less number of carbon atoms except methyl group

d

If alkyl groups are methyl groups, then we get methyl alcohol

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Hofmann elimination reaction follows an E2 mechanism, where a quaternary ammonium salt is able to be removed from a hydrocarbon, resulting in an alkene product. This reaction results in the least substituted alkene being the primary product.

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The following statements are true for Hofmann’s elimination except