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NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-73

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    2-bromopentane is heated with potassium ethoxide in ethanol. The major product obtained is

    A) Pent-1-ene                    

    B) cis-pent-2-ene

    C) trans-pent-2-ene

    D) 2-ethoxypentane

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    When alkyl halide reacts with ale. KOH, it favours elimination reaction (dehydrohalogenation). Since trans-pent-2-ene is more symmetrical than cisisomers. Hence, it is the main product.


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