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In the reaction CH(3)CH(2)CH(2)-unders...

In the reaction
`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(+|)N-CH_(2)CH_(3)OH^(-)overset(Delta)rarr`
which of the following is formed in the largest amount?

A

`CH_(2)=CH-CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(2)=CH_(2)`

C

Both (1) and (2) are formed in equimalor amounts

D

No alkene is formed

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B
According to the Hofmann rule, if an ethyl group is present, the predominant olefinic product is ethylene because ethyl group provides the most acidic `beta-H` atom.
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