i know that in the mechanism of the hofmann rearrangement occurs in two steps which are simultaneous.But im confused that how an electron-releasing substituents can affect the rate of the overall reactions....and also tell me that the reaction undergoes in two ways-(1)by Sn¹ (2)by Sn²?????
adveetya kachiar , 13 Years ago
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vikas askiitian expert
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this step follows SN2 path .....electron releasing group can increase electron dencity on nitrogen so such groups