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The alkene formed as a major product in the above elimination reaction is
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CH2=CH2
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The correct option is B
Hofmann's rule: When theoretically more than one type of alkenes are possible in eliminations reaction, the alkene containing least alleviated double bond is formed as major product Hence

Note: It is less stearically β- hydrogen is removed

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