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Q. If there are more than one $\beta$-hydrogen atoms present in alkyl halide, the product formed in the elimination is

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Solution:

There is possibility of formation of more than one alkene due to the availability of more than one $\beta$-hydrogen atoms. However, usually one alkene is formed as the major product.