Draw all possible alkenes that could be generated from an E2 elimination reaction of 3-bromo-3-methylhexane. Suggest conditions that can be used to make just one of the alkenes in a controlled manner (i.e., conditions that would lead to formation of just one alkene as the major product).

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Draw all possible alkenes that could be generated from an E2 elimination reaction of 3-bromo-3-methylhexane. Suggest conditions that can be used to make just one of the alkenes in a controlled manner (i.e., conditions that would lead to formation of just one alkene as the major product).

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