when-a-benzylic-bromide-undergoes-an-e2-reaction-which-product-predominates-and-

Question

When a benzylic bromide undergoes an E2 reaction, which product predominates and why?

Accepted Answer

A conjugated alkene, due to resonance stabilization.

Answer

An alcohol, due to nucleophilic substitution.

Answer

A non-conjugated alkene, due to steric hindrance.

Answer

A saturated alkane, due to hydrogenation.