`(CH_(3))_(3)C CH_(2)-CBr(CH_(3))_(2)overset(Heat)rarr`
The major product is

Options

A. `(CH_(3))_(3)C CH_(2)C(CH_(3))=CH_(2)`
B. `(CH_(3))_(3)C CH=C(CH_(3))_(2)`
C. `CH_(2)=underset(CH_(3))underset(|)C-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)CHCH(CH_(3))_(2)`
D. `(CH_(3))_(2)C=underset(CH_(3))underset(|)C CH(CH_(3))_(2)`

Answer

A

Explanation

On account of the presence of a bulky group at the `beta-C`, elimination proceeds in accordance with the Hofmann rule.