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Question

For the following reaction, explain why the carbon bonded to the bromo group in the reactant is not attached to the hydroxyl group in the product.

Chemical reaction showing Hofmann elimination of an amine with a bromo group and hydroxyl product.

Accepted Answer

Because the reaction occurs in a basic condition.

Answer

Because the other carbon is the least sterically hindered carbon in the ring.

Answer

Because the other carbon is the more sterically hindered carbon in the ring

Answer

Because the reaction occurs in an acidic condition.