Question

Explain zaitsev rule with example and what is the dehydro halogenating reagent?

Answer 1

The reagent for dehydrohalogination is any strong base.eg-OH

Answer 2

Answer:

Based on this trend, Zaitsev stated, "The alkene formed in greatest amount is the one that corresponds to removal of the hydrogen from the alpha-carbon having the fewest hydrogen substituents." For example, when 2-iodobutane is treated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide (KOH), 2-butene is the major product and 1-butene ...