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Question
What is the major product of following reaction?
\( C _{2} H _{5} O ^{-} \)
What is the major product of following reaction?\( C _{2} H _{5} O ^{-} \)
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Solution
The correct option is A
C2H5O− is a strong base and the substrate is a secondary carbocation. Thus, the major product will be the E2 elimination product. Elimiantion occurs so that the more stable alkene product (more substituted) is formed.
Hence, option (c) is correct.
C2H5O− is a strong base and the substrate is a secondary carbocation. Thus, the major product will be the E2 elimination product. Elimiantion occurs so that the more stable alkene product (more substituted) is formed.
Hence, option (c) is correct.
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