The major product formed in dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2-Bromopentane is Pent-2-ene. This product formation is based on?
A
Huckel's Rule
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Saytzeff's Rule
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Hund's Rule
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Hofmann Rule
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Saytzeff's Rule Major product formed in dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2-bromopentane is pent-2-ene because according to Saytzeff's rule, in dehydrohalogenation reactions, the preferred product is that alkene which has greater number of alkyl group(s) attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms.