Question

For the following dehydrohalogenation (E2) reaction, draw the Zaitsev product(s) resulting from elimination involving C2–C3 (i.e., the carbon atoms depicted with stereobonds). Show the product stereochemistry clearly. If there is more than one organic product, both products may be drawn in the same box. Ignore elimination involving C2 or C3 and any carbon atom other than C3 or C2.

Answer 1

2-methylbut-1-ene

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, we will have an E2 elimination therefore the reaction will take place in only 1 step. Additionally, the reaction will take place in an anti configuration. The base will remove the hydrogen and the Cl leaves at the same time. Then the electrons of the C-H bond will move to form the double bond between the C2 and C3 carbons.