Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction is:

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  • A

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  • B

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  • Correct answer
    C

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  • D

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Solution

Alcoholic KOH shows elimination reaction. In which nucleophile shows anti elimination reaction and base removes bromide ion as leaving group to form terminal alkyne.

Terminal alkyne has acidic hydrogen and behaves as acid.

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

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