Chapter 11.SE, Problem 66AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason has to be explained for the non-Zaitsev elimination product of 3-methylcyclohexene when trans-1-bromo-2-methylcyclohexane treats with base.

Concept introduction:

E₂ elimination:

Alkyl halide forms an alkene from the abstraction of the proton from the β-carbon atom followed by elimination of the halogen in a single step.

Saytzeff's Rule:

It is elimination reaction in which the formation of olefin on most hindered or highly substituted position.

Given information:

The structure of the product is shown below,