JEE Main 2018 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The major product formed in the following reaction is:
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Correct answer
A
Step-by-step explanation
Note: In the given reaction a molecule of is lost and double bond is formed. Thus it is dehydrohalogenation reaction.
Nitro group is electron withdrawing group. Hence increases the acidity of atom (attached to atom bearing nitro group) which is removed easily. Further the newly formed double bond is in conjugation with nitro group.
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