Hoffman rule ?

[Keroro]

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Because Hoffman rule favors formation of a less substituted alkene, methylenecyclohexane in B is produced as a major product.





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what does it mean, and where is it applied?

is it part of hoffman Hoffman rearrangement stuff?


thanx

 

[Notoriousjae]

Because Hoffman rule favors formation of a less substituted alkene, methylenecyclohexane in B is produced as a major product.





From DAT achiever...





what does it mean, and where is it applied?

is it part of hoffman Hoffman rearrangement stuff?


thanx

I think you are referring to hoffman elimination reaction. Heres a good link
http://www.chem.ucalgary.ca/courses/351/Carey/Ch22/ch22-3-4.html

 

[Keroro]

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