NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about elimination reactions of haloalkanes is correct?
Elimination reactions result in the formation of alkenes and often follow Zaitsev's rule.
Elimination reactions can only produce a single type of alkene regardless of available β-hydrogens.
All elimination reactions lead to racemisation of the products.
The major product of an elimination reaction is always the least substituted alkene.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Elimination reactions of haloalkanes typically result in the formation of alkenes, and according to Zaitsev's rule, the preferred product is the alkene with more alkyl groups attached to the double bond, which is mentioned in the context.
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