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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 120 questions each
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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q98 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q98: Which one of the following statements regarding the given reaction…

QuestionOrganic / bromohydrin and dehydration regiochemistry

Which one of the following statements regarding the given reaction sequence is correct ?

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Paper II (Chemistry), Q98: figure printed with the question
  1. (a) The major product of the reaction is I and is called Hofmann product
  2. (b) The major product of the reaction is II and is called Zaitsev product
  3. (c) The major product of the reaction is III and is called Hofmann product
  4. (d) The major product of the reaction is III and is called Zaitsev product

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