Alkyl Halides - Result Question 11
####11. The major product of the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 10 Jan I)
(a)
(c) $Ph \rightarrow$ (b) $Ph$
(d) $Ph$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 11. (d)
Solution:
- The reaction follows $\alpha, \beta$-elimination mechanism to give a more substituted stable alkene as a major product. As the substrate is a $\alpha, \gamma$-dibromo (1,3-) compound it gives a conjugated diene.
