COMEDK2023Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
What is the product of the following reaction:
Correct answer
1
Step-by-step solution
PBr₃ converts the -OH of cyclohexanol to -Br , giving bromocyclohexane. Alc. KOH promotes E2 dehydrohalogenation — removes HBr — forming cyclohexene. Product is cyclohexene — option (2).