The major product obtained from E2 - elimination of 3-bromo-2-fluoropentane is :
A
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B
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C
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D
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Solution
The correct option is D Br is better leaving group compared to F. Hence, it is a dehydrobromination reaction.
The hydrogen atom on carbon which has 'F' atom is more acidic so it get eliminated to form stable ( more substituted) alkene product.