Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Elimination reactions take place with the retention of the absolute configuration.
• B) The most common substrates in elimination reactions are ketones and amines.
• C) A dehydration reaction produces an alkane and one equivalent of water.
• D) The major product in an elimination reaction is the less substituted alkene.
• E) A dehydrohalogenation reaction requires the presence of a strong base and heat.

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