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Question
Reaction of trans-2-phenyl-1-bromocyclopentane with alcoholic KOH produces.
Options
4-phenylcyclopentene
2-phenylcyclopentene
1-phenylcyclopentene
3-phenylcyclopentene
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Solution
3-phenylcyclopentene
Explanation:
When trans-2-phenyl-1-bromocyclopentane reacts with alcoholic KOH, it produces 3-phenylcyclopentene.This reaction is an E₂-reaction that follows an anti-elimination pathway.
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