Which of the following statements best describes Zaitsev's rule?

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Zaitsev's rule states that in an elimination reaction, the most highly substituted alkene (i.e., the product with the most substituents on the double bond) will be the major product. This is because the more highly substituted alkene is more stable due to the increased electron density on the double bond, which is delocalized over the larger number of substituents. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that the reaction will favor less stable products or intermediates, which is not consistent with Zaitsev's rule.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Zaitsev's Rule