Final answer:
Without the details of the specific reaction provided in the question, it is impossible to determine if the reaction product would be an alkane, alkene, alkyne, or aromatic compound. These classifications are based on the types of carbon-carbon bonds present in the molecule. Alkanes have single bonds, alkenes have at least one double bond, alkynes have at least one triple bond, and aromatic compounds typically contain a benzene ring.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asked to select the expected major organic product for a reaction but the specific reaction details are not provided. However, the question does relate to the classification of organic molecules. In organic chemistry, hydrocarbons can be broadly classified as being either aliphatic or aromatic. Within the aliphatic category, they can be further divided into alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, depending on the types of carbon-carbon bonds present:
- An alkane has only single bonds between its carbon atoms.
- An alkene contains at least one double bond between two carbon atoms.
- An alkyne has at least one triple bond between two carbon atoms.
An aromatic compound typically refers to a hydrocarbon that contains a benzene ring or has properties similar to benzene. The question would require information on the starting material and the specific conditions of the reaction to accurately determine the resulting product category. Without such details, we cannot confidently select whether the product is an alkane, alkene, alkyne, or aromatic compound.