NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
Consider a structural diagram showing the elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane. Which of the following alkenes is most likely the major product of this reaction?
Pent-2-ene
Pent-1-ene
2-Methylbut-2-ene
2-Methylbut-1-ene
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Zaitsev's rule, the preferred product in dehydrohalogenation reactions is the alkene with the greater number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms. Therefore, pent-2-ene, which has more substituted double bonds, is the major product.
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