NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
What is the preferred product in dehydrohalogenation reactions involving haloalkanes?
Alkene with more alkyl groups
Alkane with fewer hydrogen atoms
Alkene with fewer alkyl groups
Haloalkane with a single carbon
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The preferred product in dehydrohalogenation reactions is the alkene that has the greater number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms, as stated by Zaitsev's rule.
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