Reaction of trans $- 2 -$ phenyl $- 1 -$ bromo-cyclopentane on reaction with alcoholic $K O H$ produces:

4 - p h e n y l c y c l o p e n t e n e

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2 - p h e n y l c y c l o p e n t e n e

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1 - p h e n y l c y c l o p e n t e n e

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3 - p h e n y l c y c l o p e n t e n e

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Solution

The correct option is A $3 - p h e n y l c y c l o p e n t e n e$
Bi molecular elimination reactions takes place when two groups to be eliminated are trans and lie in one plane with two carbon atoms to which they are attached. So D is the correct option.

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