Chemistry-Elimination Reactions

NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is the major product of the elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane?

A

pent-2-ene

B

pent-1-ene

C

pent-3-ene

D

2-bromopentane

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The major product from the elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane is pent-2-ene, as per Zaitsev's rule, which states that the alkene with the greater number of alkyl groups attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms is preferred.

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