NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
In an elimination reaction of 2-bromo-3-methylbutane, which alkene is most likely to be the major product based on Zaitsev's rule?
2-methyl-2-butene
3-methyl-1-butene
2-methyl-1-butene
3-methyl-2-butene
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Zaitsev's rule, the preferred product is the alkene with the greater number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms. Hence, 2-methyl-2-butene is the major product.
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