Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 166
Question: The major product obtained on treatment of $ CH_3CH_2CH(F)CH_3 $ with $ CH_3{O^{-}}/CH_3OH $ is
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Options:
A) $ CH_3CH_2CH(OCH_3)CH_3 $
B) $ CH_3CH=CHCH_3 $
C) $ CH_3CH_2CH=CH_2 $
D) $ CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2OCH_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
According to Saytzeff’s rule, the major product will be that one which contains more number of substituents around the double bond.