In the Hofmann ammonolysis reaction, if of ammonia is reacted with a large excess of ethyl bromide, what is the maximum number of moles of ethyl bromide that will be consumed by the nitrogen center to

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In the Hofmann ammonolysis reaction, if $1	ext{ mole}$ of ammonia is reacted with a large excess of ethyl bromide, what is the maximum number of moles of ethyl bromide that will be consumed by the nitrogen center to form the final major organic salt?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 4. Ammonia acts as a nucleophile in successive reactions. It reacts with the first mole to form a amine, a second mole to form a amine, a third to form a amine, and a fourth mole to form the final tetraethylammonium bromide (quaternary salt). Reaction: .

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