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Choose the correct statement about the major product formed in E2 reaction ?

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A The major product will be optically active
  • B The major product will be trans-3-Methyl-2-pentene
  • C The major product will be cis-3-Methyl-2-pentene
  • D The major product will be 3-Methyl-1-pentene
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The major product will be cis-3-Methyl-2-pentene
The given alkyl bromide can be rotated to give the following conformer in which H and Br are antiplanar.

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