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

Options

A. Same for both conformers
B. I gt II
C. ii gt I
D. Can't say anything about rate of E-2 reaction

Answer

C

Explanation

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.