JEE Main 2018 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Morning Slot
Question
Which of the following will most readily give the dehydrohalogenation product ?
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Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
The benzyl carbanion is more stable than vinyl carbanion due to resonance. So, the carbanion become more stable in the transition state, and the alkyne is formed.
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