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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question

Question

What is the name of the rule that predicts the major product of elimination reactions (dehydrohalogenation) as the more substituted alkene?
Options
A Markovnikov's rule
B Hund's rule
C Zaitsev's rule
Correct Answer
D Hammond's postulate
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Zaitsev's rule: the most substituted (more stable) alkene is the major product in elimination reactions like dehydrohalogenation and dehydration.

Hint

More alkyl groups on double bond = major product.

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