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2BromopentaneistreatedwithalcoholicKOH$ solution. What will be the major product formed in this reaction and what is this type of elimination called?

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Pent 1 ene, β- Elimination
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Pent 2 ene, β- Elimination
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Pent 1 ene, Nucleophilic substitution
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Pent 2 ene, Nucleophilic substitution
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The correct option is A Pent 2 ene, β- Elimination
Pent-2-ene is major product known as Saytzeff's Product and it is more stable alkene.
  • The process is known as β elimination as it involves elimination of β Hydrogen.

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