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Which of the following would not give Hofmann alkene?

A)

B)

C)

D)

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c] RF gives Hofmann alkene (less substituted) whether base is bulky or non-bulky, whereas RX (\[X=Cl,Br,I\]gives Saytzeff alkene (more substituted) if base is non- bulky and gives Hofmann alkene if base is. bulky, hence the answer is (3) (1) (3)