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During debromination of meso- dibromobu...

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

A

n-butane

B

1-butene

C

cis-2-butene

D

trans-2-butene

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D
Debromination is a trans-elimination reaction. meso-2, 3 -Dibromobuiane on debromination gives trans-2-butene.
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