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Which of the following applies in the reaction?


CH3CH(Br)CH2CH3Alc.KOH−−−−−−→ ?

(I) CH3CH=CH−CH3 (major product)
(II) CH2=CHCH2CH3 (minor product)

A
Hofmann's rule
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Saytzeff's rule
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Kharasch effect
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D
Markovnikov’s rule
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Solution

The correct option is B Saytzeff's rule

This reaction is governed by Saytzeff's rule. According to this rule, the elimination of β-hydrogen atom takes place from the carbon having the less number of H-atoms or in other words, a stable alkene is formed (More substituted alkene is more stable)
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