Question

[X] as the major product among the elimination product is

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The given reactant is tertiary alkyl halide and methanol is a weak base and it is a polar protic solvent which undergoes E1 elimination reaction. The carbocation formed in the E1 reaction undergoes ring expansion to form a stable five membered ring. Then, the proton abstraction by base gives a alkene product.