how-does-the-r-group-attach-to-the-nitrogen-during-the-rearrangement-step-in-hof

Question

How does the R group attach to the nitrogen during the rearrangement step in Hofmann rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

The R group migrates to the nitrogen atom as the carbon-nitrogen bond forms.

Answer

The R group forms a double bond with nitrogen before rearranging.

Answer

The R group is initially bonded to nitrogen and remains throughout the reaction.

Answer

The R group is eliminated as a byproduct during rearrangement.