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Rate of Bimolecular elimination (E2) reaction for the following :

A

Same for both conformers

B

I gt II

C

ii gt I

D

Can't say anything about rate of E-2 reaction

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C

The more stable conformation of chlorocyclohexane does not undergo an E-2 elimination easily while the less stable conformer , with the chloro group in the axial position , readily undergoes an E-2 reaction.
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