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Reaction of trans-2-phenyl­-1­-bromocyclopentane on reaction with alcoholic KOH produces

  • Option 1)

    4-­phenylcyclopentene

  • Option 2)

    2-­phenylcyclopentene

  • Option 3)

    1-­phenylcyclopentene

  • Option 4)

    3-­phenylcyclopentene.

 

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Reaction of alkyl halide with KOH (alc) -

\beta- elimination reaction take place and produces alkenes.

 

 


Option 1)

4-­phenylcyclopentene

This option is incorrect.

Option 2)

2-­phenylcyclopentene

This option is incorrect.

Option 3)

1-­phenylcyclopentene

This option is incorrect.

Option 4)

3-­phenylcyclopentene.

This option is correct.

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