Q9 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online) · Chemistry

Which one of the following reagents is not suitable for the elimination reaction?

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  • Correct answer
    A
    NaI
  • B
    NaOEt/EtOH
  • C
    NaOH/H2O, ∆
  • D
    NaOH/H2O-EtOH

Solution

To get the desired product, an elimination reaction needs to occur.

For an elimination reaction, a strong base ( O − Et,    O − H ) needed. Because I − is not basic, NaI is not suitable for the following reaction.

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With NaI, substitution takes place.

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

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