What product is finally formed when the initial compound formed from cyclohexanone and morpholine is mixed with methyl iodide and that product is heated and then hydrolyzed?

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The initial compound formed from cyclohexanone and morpholine is likely an imine, which can react with methyl iodide to form a quaternary ammonium salt (Product II). Upon heating, the quaternary ammonium salt can undergo an elimination reaction to form an alkene (Product III). Product III can then be hydrolyzed back to the carbonyl compound (cyclohexanone) and the amine (morpholine). However, during the hydrolysis step, a small amount of the quaternary ammonium salt may undergo a Hofmann elimination reaction to form an amine and an isocyanate (Product E), which is an unexpected and more complex product. Therefore, E is the best answer.

What Product Is Finally Formed When the Initial Compound Formed