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Major products A and B formed in the following reaction sequence , are
Major products A and B

Updated On: Dec 9, 2024
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The Correct Option is A

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1. In the first step, $PBr_3$ replaces $-OH$ with $-Br$: $CH_3C(OH)CH_2CH_3 \rightarrow CH_3CH(Br)CH_2CH_3$ (A). 

2. In the second step, alcoholic $KOH$ causes elimination of $HBr$: $CH_3CH(Br)CH_2CH_3 \rightarrow CH_3CH=CH_2$ (B).

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