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The reaction of the bromo compound shown below with sodium ethoxide gives predominantly:


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Solution

The correct option is C

In the above reaction, EtO acts as a strong base and gives dehydrohalogenation type product via E2-elimination.

Cyclohexane and its derivatives are more preferred in the chair configuration.

D and Br are anti-periplanar to each other. So, E2-elimination is easy.

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