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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following is a quaternary ammonium hydroxide that upon heating undergoes elimination?
Options
A Tetramethylammonium hydroxide
B Tetraethylammonium hydroxide
C Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide
D All of the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Quaternary ammonium hydroxides undergo Hofmann elimination when heated, producing alkenes and tertiary amines.

Hint

Hofmann elimination.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 285 of 1999
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