Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the given elimination reactions?

(1) Hofmann product is major product in I
(2) Saytzeff product is major product in I
(3) Hofmann product is major product in II
(4) Saytzeff product is major product in II

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 1 and 4
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 and 4

Here, correct statements are 1 and 4. Due to steric hinderence tert-butyl alcohol anion will attack less substituted C-H bond.
Ethoxide ion will attack more substituted C-H bond to form more stable alkene.