Hydrocarbons Question 366

Question: During debromination of meso-dibromobutane, the major compound formed is [IIT-JEE 1997]

Options:

A) n-butane

B) 1-butane

C) cis-2-butene

D) trans-2-butene

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Trans-2-butene is more stable than its cis isomer.