Q4 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction is :
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  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

NaOH and C2H5OH is alcoholic NaOH which is used for dehydrohalogenation of alkenes. This beta elimination is anti-elimination and Saytzeff alkene (more stable) is major product. In the given reaction, more stable conjugated alkene is formed as major product.

FigureNote : There is ambiguity in answer given by NTA which is 4.

 

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

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