Question
The major product obtained in the following reaction is
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C6H5CH (OtBu) CH2C6H5
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C6H5CH=CHC6H5
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(+)C6H5CH(OtBu)CH2H5
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(–)C6H5CH(OtBu)CH2C6H5
Solution
B.
C6H5CH=CHC6H5
Elimination reaction is highly favoured if
(a) Bulkier base is used
(b) Higher temperature is used
Hence in given reaction biomolecular ellimination reaction provides major product