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Draw the major E2 reaction product formed when trans-1-chloro-2-ethylcyclohexane (shown below) reacts with hydroxide ion in DMSO. CH3 HO CH2 CI DMSO

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H CH3 CH2 CI Cl Ring flip C2H5 OH DMSO C2H5 C2H5

The attack of the OH ion in E2 elimination goes for the carbon that is on the opposite side to the halogen (leaving group) , The Cl leaves and a double bond is formed.

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