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Which one is the major product and why ?​

Which one is the major product and why ?​-example-1
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Answer: The alkene on the left

Explanation: E1 products usually follow Zaitsev's Rule where the more substituted alkene product is preferred. (Left alkene product is tri-substituted, right alkene product is di-substituted)

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