Hofmann elimination

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Etymology[edit]

Named after its discoverer, August Wilhelm von Hofmann.

Noun[edit]

Hofmann elimination (countable and uncountable, plural Hofmann eliminations)

  1. (chemistry) An elimination reaction of an amine to form alkenes.

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