Chapter 10.10, Problem 46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference should be explained when the isopropyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide ion is heated with hydroxide ion and 2-bromopropane is heated with hydroxide ion.

Concept introduction:

Hofmann elimination:

Quaternary ammonium ion undergoes elimination with strong base like hydroxide ion, this reaction is called as Hofmann elimination. In this reaction, the abstraction of proton form β- carbon, which is having more number of hydrogen to produce the alkene.