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Which product is formed when trans-2-phe...

Which product is formed when trans-2-phenyl-1-bromocyclopentane is treated with alcoholic KOH?

A

4-phenylcyclopentene

B

2-phenylcyclopentene

C

1-phenylcyclopentene

D

3-phenylcyclopentene

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The correct Answer is:
D

Anti-elimination means -H and -Br both departing groups must be present at dihedral angle of `180^(@)C` (anti).
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