Answer: The correct answer is option E.
Explanation:
When (1R,2R)-1-chloro-2-methylcyclohexane is heated with a strong base such as NaOCH3, the predominant product will be an alkene.
It is important to note that when such compounds undergo elimination as a result of heat, the resultant product is usually an alkene.
The available options are:
A. 3-methylcyclohex-1-ene (racemic)
B. methylcyclohexene
C. (1S,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methylcyclohexane
D. (S)-3-methylcyclohex-1-ene
E. (R)-3-methylcyclohex-1-ene
F. (1R,2R)-1-methoxy-2-methylcyclohexane
The correct answer is E.
Therefore, the compound will undergo elimination reaction to give an alkene( . (R)-3-methylcyclohex-1-ene ).
