Q37 / 150 · JEE Main 2006 · Chemistry

Reaction of trans-2-phenyl-1-bromocyclopentane on reaction with alcoholic KOH produces

  • A
    4-phenylcyclopentene
  • B
    2-phenylcyclopentene
  • C
    1-phenylcyclopentene
  • Correct answer
    D
    3-phenylcyclopentene

Solution

According to ${E}_2$ mechanism.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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