Chapter 11.7, Problem 15P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The elimination product of the following alkyl halides have to be interpreted.

a)

b)

c)

Concept introduction:

Elimination reactions usually results in the formation of mixture of alkenes as products. The predominant alkene product is determined with the help of Zaitsev’s rule. According to Zaitsev rule the base elimination reactions results in the alkene with more alkyl substituted carbon double bond.