JEE Main 2006 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2006
Question
The alkene formed as a major product in the above elimination reaction is
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Hofmann's rule : When theoretically more than one type of alkenes are possible in eliminations reaction, the alkene containing least alkylated double bond is formed as major product. Hence
NOTE : It is less stearically -hydrogen is removed
NOTE : It is less stearically -hydrogen is removed
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