STANDARD Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
The ease of dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halide with alcoholic KOH is
3° < 2° < 1°
3° > 2° > 1°
3° < 2° > 1°
3° > 2° < 1°
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Detailed Explanation
In dehydrohalogenation, the stability of the resulting alkene determines the ease of reaction. Tertiary (3°) alkyl halides form more stable alkenes due to hyperconjugation and inductive effects, making them more reactive in dehydrohalogenation.
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