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Which alkene is favoured as the Hofmann product in Hofmann elimination?
AMost substituted alkene
BA conjugated alkyne
CLeast substituted alkene
DA cycloalkane mix
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Least substituted alkene
The bulky quaternary ammonium leaving group directs hydroxide to the most accessible hydrogen, giving the least substituted alkene.
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