Alkyl Halides - Result Question 6
####6. The major product of the following reaction is
(a)
(2019 Main, 12 Jan II)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 6. (b)
Solution:
- Presence of strong base $\left(EtO^{-}\right)$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) $CH _3 CH _2 C=CH _2$
$COOCH _2 CH _3$
(ii) $CH _3 CH=\underset{COOCH _2 CH _3}{C-CH _3}$
In accordance with Saytzeff rule
$CH _3 CH=\underset{COOCH _2 CH _3}{C-}CH _3 \quad$ will be the major product
