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What Is the Intermediate in the Hofmann Elimination, in Which ∘\circ

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What is the intermediate in the Hofmann elimination, in which a 1 ∘\circ or 2 ∘\circ alkyl halide is treated with trimethyl amine, followed by addition of silver(I) oxide and heat?


A) a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide salt
B) a tertiary amine
C) a 3 ∘\circ carbocation
D) an amine oxide

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