JEE Main 2021 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift
Question
The product formed in the first step of the reaction of

with excess () is

with excess () is
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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation
Here, in first step only one mole of
Mg/ Et2O
attacks on bromine and form two 2MgBr in the first step.
On further moving in the reaction, two MgBr are eliminated to form alkene in respective positions.

On further moving in the reaction, two MgBr are eliminated to form alkene in respective positions.

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