Question

Elimination reaction of $1\text{-Bromohexane}$ to form $\text{hex-}1\text{-ene}$ is
(a) Dehydration reaction
(b) Dehydrohalogenation reaction
(c) $\beta -$Elimination reaction

• A. (a) and (b) only
• B. (b) and (c) only
• C. (a) and (c) only
• D. (a), (b) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (b) and (c) only


The reaction is also known as $\beta -$elimination.