Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 37

Question: When (1R, 2R)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenyl ethane is treated with alcoholic solution of KOH, the most probable product would be:

Options:

A) trans-1, 2-diphenyl ethane

B) A mixture of cis, trans alkenyl bromide

C) cis-alkenyl bromide

D) trans-alkenyl bromide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d]