The major product formed in the following reaction is:

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Vimal Swarnkar · Accepted Answer

(d) H₂C=CH₂. Quaternary ammonium hydroxide on heating gives the Hofmann product (least substituted alkene) — OH⁻ removes the most accessible, most acidic β-H. Here the ethyl group gives ethene, H₂C=CH₂ → (d).

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(a) CH₃CH=CH₂

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(b) CH₃CH=CHCH₃

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(c) CH₃CH₂CH=CH₂

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 Chemistry Q105: The major product formed in the following reaction is:

QuestionOrganic / Hofmann elimination