Question

Which of the following reactions will give the major and minor products?

• A. $(A)$ is major product and $(B)$ is minor product
• B. $(A)$ is minor product and $(B)$ is major product
• C. Both $(A)$ and $(B)$ are major products
• D. Only $(B)$ is formed and $(A)$ is not formed

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

According to Saytzeff s rule, the more substituted product is more stable and is formed as major product. Hence $(A)$ is the major product (80%) while $(B)$ is the minor $(20$%) and less stable product.