JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2019 - 12th January Evening Slot - No. 22)

The major product of the following reaction is –

JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Option 1
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Option 2
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Option 3
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Option 4

Explanation

Presence of strong base (EtO-) and heat indicates elimination.

Thus, the compound undergoes dehydrohalogenation, and alkene is produced. As per the position of Cl in substrate, the following 2 alkenes are formed as product:

JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Explanation 1

In accordance with Saytzeff rule

JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 114 English Explanation 2

will be the major product.

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