JEE Main 2019 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 2)
Question
The major product of the following reaction is:
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Correct answer
C
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Step-by-step explanation
Alcoholic shows elimination reaction. In which nucleophile shows anti elimination reaction and base removes bromide ion as leaving group to form terminal alkyne.
Terminal alkyne has acidic hydrogen and behaves as acid.


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