AIIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2009 Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Consider the reaction.
The correct explanation is

A
The product is formed due to nucleophilic substitution
B
The product is formed according to Saytzeff's rule
C
Conjugated double bond product is formed due to higher stability because of resonance stabilization
D
(CH₃)₃CO⁻ is a better leaving group
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
(CH3)3CO- is a better base than a nucleophile.
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