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Select the major product in the following reaction.

Select the major product in the following reaction.

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### H10.29 - Level 2 **Status:** Unanswered · 3 attempts left **Question:** Select the major product in the following reaction. **Options:** - **A:** a - **B:** b - **C:** c - **D:** d - **E:** e **Reaction Scheme:** The image below the question shows a chemical reaction where a compound with a bromine (Br) group and a methyl (Me) group is treated with tBuOK (tert-Butoxide). The given starting compound shows a chiral carbon with the bromine atom and the methyl group attached to it. ### Possible Products: - **Product a:** - Structural formula: A pentene derivative with a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms. - **Product b:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms. - **Product c:** - Structural formula: A dimethylbutane derivative with a double bond between the methyl groups. - **Product d:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms. - **Product e:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with two methyl substituents and a double bond between the fourth and fifth carbon atoms. ### Instructions: Choose the correct product that results from the given reaction by clicking on the corresponding letter for the major product. **Note:** Consider the reaction mechanism, specifically the potential for E2 elimination when using a strong base such as tBuOK.
Transcribed Image Text:### H10.29 - Level 2 **Status:** Unanswered · 3 attempts left **Question:** Select the major product in the following reaction. **Options:** - **A:** a - **B:** b - **C:** c - **D:** d - **E:** e **Reaction Scheme:** The image below the question shows a chemical reaction where a compound with a bromine (Br) group and a methyl (Me) group is treated with tBuOK (tert-Butoxide). The given starting compound shows a chiral carbon with the bromine atom and the methyl group attached to it. ### Possible Products: - **Product a:** - Structural formula: A pentene derivative with a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms. - **Product b:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms. - **Product c:** - Structural formula: A dimethylbutane derivative with a double bond between the methyl groups. - **Product d:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms. - **Product e:** - Structural formula: A hexene derivative with two methyl substituents and a double bond between the fourth and fifth carbon atoms. ### Instructions: Choose the correct product that results from the given reaction by clicking on the corresponding letter for the major product. **Note:** Consider the reaction mechanism, specifically the potential for E2 elimination when using a strong base such as tBuOK.
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