Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Different classes of compounds
E2 elimination converts neomethyl chloride into a mixture of the following compounds:
A
4-menthene (75%) and 2-methene (25%)
B
3-menthene (25%) and 5-methene (75%)
C
1-menthene (50%) and 3-methene (50%)
D
3-menthene (75%) and 2-methene (25%)
Answer
3-menthene (75%) and 2-methene (25%)
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): 3-menthene (75%) and 2-methene (25%)