(a)
Interpretation: Major E2 elimination product formed from the given halide is to be stated.
Concept introduction: In E2 elimination the leaving groups i.e. the proton and halogen atom must be anti-periplanar to each other. The product formed depends on the base employed.
(b)
Interpretation: Major E2 elimination product formed from the given halide is to be stated.
Concept introduction: In E2 elimination the leaving groups i.e. the proton and halogen atom must be anti-periplanar to each other. The product formed depends on the base employed.
(c)
Interpretation: Major E2 elimination product formed from the given halide is to be stated.
Concept introduction: In E2 elimination the leaving groups i.e. the proton and halogen atom must be anti-periplanar to each other. The product formed depends on the base employed.
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