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The major product obtained in the following reactions is

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`(+)-C_(6)H_(5)CH(Ot-Bu)CH_(2)C_(6)H_(5)`
`(-)-C_(6)H_(5)CH(Ot-Bu)CH_(2)C_(6)H_(5)`
`(+-)-C_(6)H_(5)CH(Ot-Bu)CH_(2)C_(6)H_(5)`
`C_(6)H_(5)CH=CHC_(6)H_(5)`

SOLUTION :tBuOK is very strong base and is BULKY as well. UPON HEATING, it will cause elimination of alkyl halide (`E_(2)` mechanism) to form. 1,2-diphenylethene as the product.


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