What would be the major product of the following reaction sequence?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV

Question

What would be the major product of the following reaction sequence? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction sequence involves the reaction of 2-ethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione with iodine and base. The first step involves the addition of iodine to the double bond in the molecule, forming a diol intermediate (I). The second step involves a base-catalyzed elimination of water from the diol to form an enone (III) as the major product. The other products (I, II, IV, V) are either minor products or unlikely to form under the given conditions.

What Would Be the Major Product of the Following Reaction