Question
Predict the major product formed when 2-Bromopentane reacts with alcoholic KOH.
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Answer
Pent-2-ene is major product known as Saytzeff's Product and it is more stable alkene.
The process is known as $\beta-$ elimination as it involves elimination of $\beta-$ Hydrogen.
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