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Which of the following order is incorrect for the rate of E2 reaction?
For 5-Bromocycloheptene > 4-Bromocycloheptene, more stable product leads to faster rate of reaction. Product formed by E2 of 4-Bromocycloheptene is more stable than 5-Bromocycloheptene. So, rate of reaction 4-Bromocycloheptene is fater than 5-Bromocycloheptene. So option 5-Bromocycloheptene > 4-Bromocycloheptene is incorrect.
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