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Question

In the following reaction 

the major product [X] is

The correct answer is

To determine the major product [X] in the given reaction, we need to analyze the steps involved:

  1. The starting compound features a sulfonium ion (SMe_2^+). Treatment with KOBut (potassium tert-butoxide) will likely lead to an elimination reaction. The tert-butoxide ion is a strong base and can deprotonate the hydrogen atoms adjacent to the sulfonium group, leading to formation of a double bond through elimination of the SMe_2 group.
  2. Following the elimination reaction, Raney Nickel (Raney Ni) is a well-known catalyst for hydrogenation reactions. In the presence of ethanol (EtOH), Raney Ni will hydrogenate the alkene, converting the double bond into a single bond.

Given these transformations, the reaction proceeds through the following steps:

  1. Elimination to form an alkene.
  2. Hydrogenation of the alkene to form a saturated compound.

Looking at the options, the major product [X] can be identified by these transformations. The correct structure from the options is:

This product is obtained after the described elimination and hydrogenation steps.

Therefore, the major product [X] is the structure shown above, which matches the given correct answer.

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Important Questions from Organic Transformations

  1. The major product formed in the following reaction sequence is

  2. The major product formed in the following reaction sequence is

  3. The major products X and Y in the following reaction sequence are 

  4. The following conversion is an example of 

  5. The major product formed in the reaction given below is

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