Hydrocarbons Question 242

Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding dehydrohalogenation of alkenes-

Options:

A) During the reaction hydrogen atom is eliminated from the P - carbon atom.

B) Rate of reaction for same alkyi group; Iodine > Bromine > Chlorine

C) Rate of reaction; $ {{(CH_3)}_3}C->{{(CH_3)}_2}CH->CH_3CH_2- $

D) Only nature of halogen atom determine rate of the reaction.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Nature of halogen atom and the alkyi group both determine rate of reaction.