Total number of α-hydrogen in the final major product is:
A
6
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B
8
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C
10
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D
11
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Solution
The correct option is D11 The course of elimination in case of alkyl halides is determined by the Saytzeff rule, i.e., 'H' is eliminated preferentially from the carbon atom that is bonded to fewer hydrogen atoms, and thus the highly substituted alkene is the major product.