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.