Which of the following is the major product of the following elimination?

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The major product in this elimination is the one where the double bond is formed between the carbons that were previously connected to the leaving group. In this case, the leaving group is on carbon 2 and the double bond is formed between carbons 2 and 3, resulting in the structure in choice C. Choices A and B show the double bond formed between carbons 1 and 2 or carbons 3 and 4, respectively, which are not the major products of this elimination.

Which of the Following Is the Major Product of the Following