Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding dehydrohalogenation of alkenes ?
A.
During the reaction hydrogen atom is eliminated from the $$\beta {\text{ - }}$$ carbon atom.
B.
Rate of reaction for same alkyl group; Iodine > Bromine > Chlorine
C.
Rate of reaction; $${\left( {C{H_3}} \right)_3}C - > {\left( {C{H_3}} \right)_2}CH - > C{H_3}C{H_2} - $$
D.
Only nature of halogen atom determine rate of the reaction.
Answer :
Only nature of halogen atom determine rate of the reaction.
Solution :
Nature of halogen atom and the alkyl group both determine rate of reaction.