JEE Main2017ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
The major product obtained in the following reaction is,
Options
- AC 6 H 5 CH = CHC 6 H 5
- B+ C 6 H 5 CH OtBu CH 2 C 6 H 5
- C- C 6 H 5 CH OtBu CH 2 C 6 H 5
- D± C 6 H 5 CH OtBu CH 2 C 6 H 5
Correct answer
A. C 6 H 5 CH = CHC 6 H 5
Step-by-step solution
Tert-butyl oxide is a strong base and a weak nucleophile. In presence of a strong base and heat, elimination reaction favours over substitution reaction. The type of elimination taking place here is β -elimination So, option A is the correct answer.