Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Choose the correct statement about the major product formed in E2 reaction ?
A
The major product will be optically active
B
The major product will be trans-3-Methyl-2-pentene
C
The major product will be cis-3-Methyl-2-pentene
D
The major product will be 3-Methyl-1-pentene
Answer
The major product will be cis-3-Methyl-2-pentene
Explanation
Solution
The given alkyl bromide can be rotated to give the following conformer in which H and Br are antiplanar.