Rate of Bimolecular elimination (E2) reaction for the following :

1.	Rate of Bimolecular elimination (E2) reaction for the following :
Answer» Same for both conformers I gt II ii gt I Can't SAY anything about rate of E-2 reaction Solution :The more stable CONFORMATION of chlorocyclohexane does not UNDERGO an E-2 elimination easily while the less stable conformer , with the chloro group in the AXIAL position , readily undergoes an E-2 reaction.

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