Alkyl Halides - Result Question 6

####6. The major product of the following reaction is

(a)

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(b)

(c)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6. (b)

Solution:

  1. Presence of strong base (EtO)and heat indicates elimination. Thus, the compound undergo dehydrohalogenation and alkene is produced. As per the position of Cl in substrate, following 2 alkenes are formed as product:

(i) CH3CH2C=CH2

COOCH2CH3

(ii) CH3CH=CCH3COOCH2CH3

In accordance with Saytzeff rule

CH3CH=CCOOCH2CH3CH3 will be the major product



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