Question

Which alkene is formed as the major product in the $E_2$ reaction of the given compound?

• A. $3$-methylcyclonex-($1$)-ene
• B. $1$-deutero-$3$-methylcyclohex-($1$)-ene
• C. $1$-methyl-$3$-deuterocyclohex-(1)ene
• D. both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is A $3$-methylcyclonex-($1$)-ene

$3$-methylcyclohex-$1$-ene is formed as the major product in the $E_2$ reaction of the given compound.