Q. The reaction $CH_{3}CH_{2}CHCH_{3}\overset{NaNH_{2}\ }{\rightarrow}\$Butene-1 and butane -2 (major) | Br The correct statement (s) are
A) 2-butene is Saytzeff product
B) 1-butene is Hofmann (s) product
C) The elimination reaction follows Saytzeff rule
D) All of the above
Explanation
(d)
The elimination takes place according to Saytzeff rule. The most substituted alkene (butane-2) is called Saytzeff product whereas less substituted alkene (butane-1) is called Hofmann product
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