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NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Arrange the following alkyl halides in decreasing order of the rate of β-elimination reaction with alcoholic KOH.
A
I > II > III
B
III > II > I
C
II > III > I
D
I > III > II
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The rate of β-elimination depends on the stability of the resulting alkene and the leaving group ability. Tertiary halides react faster.
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