NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
In the elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane, which alkene is formed as the major product according to Zaitsev's rule?
Pent-2-ene
Pent-1-ene
2-Methylbut-2-ene
Hex-2-ene
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Zaitsev's rule, the preferred alkene is the one with more alkyl groups attached to the double-bonded carbon atoms. In the elimination of 2-bromopentane, pent-2-ene is the major product as it is more substituted.
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