Question

A chiral amine A having the R configuration undergoes Hofmann elimination to form an alkene B as the major product. B is oxidatively cleaved with ozone, followed by CH3SCH3, to form CH2═O and CH3CH2CH2CHO. What are the structures of A and B? Indicate stereochemistry where appropriate.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Structure of "B" is alkene.

Explanation:

The compound "A" having R- configuration  and undergoes Hofmann elimination to form an alkene.

The compound "B" on oxidatively cleaving with ozone followed by dimethyl sulfide forms $CH_{2}=S$ and $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CHO$

The structure of "A" and"B" is as follows.