Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The major product of the following reaction is :
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
1846 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:

NaOH and C2H5OH is alcoholic NaOH which is used for dehydrohalogenation of alkenes. This beta elimination is anti-elimination and Saytzeff alkene (more stable) is major product. In the given reaction, more stable conjugated alkene is formed as major product.

Note : There is ambiguity in answer given by NTA which is 4.

 

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.