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The bulky t-butyl function holds the 4° ammonium ion axial, which makes it susceptible to base catalysed E2 elimination. This reaction gives 90% yield of E2 pathway product.
  +  
[OH]–
         
  +  
(CH3)3N
  +  
H2O
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cis (4- t Butylcyclo hexyl) trimethyl ammonium ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydroxide ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
4-tertiary Butylcyclohexene     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Trimethylamine     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Decomplexation or Fragmentation
Elimination
Elimination vs Substitution
Elimination: Second Order

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