NEET2021ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The major product formed in the dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2 -Bromopentane is Pent 2 -ene. This product formation is based on?
Options
- ASaytzeff's Rule
- BHund's Rule
- CHofmann Rule
- DHuckel's Rule
Correct answer
A. Saytzeff's Rule
Step-by-step solution
2 -bromopentane gives 2 -pentene as the major product according to Saytzeff's rule as it is more substituted alkene CH 3 - CHBr - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 3 → alc . KOH CH 2 = CH - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 3