MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryAlkyl and Aryl HalidesE elimination follows an antiperiplanar structure
In the above reaction, maximum Saytzeff product will be obtained where X is:
A.I✓ Correct
B.Cl
C.Br
Explanation
I is best leaving group and hence favours 2 E mechanism. Since, I is a halogen and has least electronegativity, will favor the 2 E mechanism.
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