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Predict all the alkenes that would be formed by dehydrohalogenation of the following halides with sodium ethoxide in ethanol and identify the major alkene : 2,2,3- trimethyl -3-Bromopentane |
Answer» Solution :3-Bromo-2, 2, 3-trimethylpentane has two DIFFERENT SETS of b HYDROGENS. In principle, it can give two alkenes (I and II). According to Saytzeff rule, more HIGHLY SUBSTITUTED alkene (II) is more stable and is the major product. 
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