Alkyl Halides - Result Question 6

6. The major product of the following reaction is

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6. (b)

Solution:

  1. Presence of strong base $\left(EtO^{-}\right)$and heat indicates elimination. Thus, the compound undergo dehydrohalogenation and alkene is produced. As per the position of $Cl$ in substrate, following $2$ alkenes are formed as product:

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