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Zaitsev Rule

9. Alkenes and Alkynes / Elimination and Zaitsev's Rule / Problem 7

Problem 7

Two different alkenes are produced in the reaction between 2-bromo-3-phenylpentane and sodium methoxide.
If the Zaitsev product predominates, determine the identity of the major and minor products and draw the reaction.

A

Reaction of 2-bromo-3-phenylpentane with NaOCH3 producing major and minor alkenes.

B

Reaction of 2-bromo-3-phenylpentane with NaOCH3 producing major and minor alkenes.

C

Reaction of 2-bromo-3-phenylpentane with NaOCH3 producing major and minor alkenes.

D

Reaction of 2-bromo-3-phenylpentane with NaOCH3 producing major and minor alkenes.