Zaitsev Rule
9. Alkenes and Alkynes / Zaitsev Rule / Problem 2
Two alkenes (1,3-dimethyl-2-methylenecyclopentane and 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-1-ene) are formed by the elimination reaction of 1-bromo-1,2,5-trimethylcyclopentane with a strong base. Which of the following base would yield:
a. The highest percentage of 1,3-dimethyl-2-methylenecyclopentane?
b. The highest percentage of 1,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-1-ene?
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