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During debromination of meso-dibromobuta...

During debromination of meso-dibromobutane, the major compound formed is :

A

n-Butane

B

1-Butene

C

cis-2-Butane

D

trans-2-Butene

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The correct Answer is:
D

meso compound + anti-elimination of `Br_2 rarr` trans-alkene.
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