AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

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    Which of the following applies in this reaction? \[C{{H}_{3}}-CHBr-C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{3}}\xrightarrow[{}]{alc\,KOH}\] (i) \[C{{H}_{3}}-CH=CH-C{{H}_{3}}\]major product (ii) \[C{{H}_{2}}=CH-C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{3}}\]minor product

    A)  Markownikoff rule

    B)  Saytzeffs rule

    C)  Kharasch effect   

    D)  Hofmanns rule

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : The major product in such reaction is the alkene which is more highly branched at the doubly bonded carbon atoms. The generalisation is known as Saytzeffs rule.


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