Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Reaction Mechanisms & Synthesis
The major product formed in the reaction of (28,3R)-2-chloro-3-phenylbutane with NaOEt in EtOH is
A
(E)-2-phenyl-but-2-ene
B
(Z)-2-phenyl-but-2-ene
C
3-phenyl-but-1-ene
D
(2R,3R)-2-ethoxy-3-phenylbutane
Answer
(Z)-2-phenyl-but-2-ene
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): (Z)-2-phenyl-but-2-ene