Identify the statement which is not correct?

1. Dehydrobromination of 2-bromopentane gives pent1-ene as the major product.
2. Freon 12 is manufactured by Swarts reaction.
3. $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ is stored in closed, dark coloured bottles.
4. Chronic exposure to $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ causes liver damage.

Solution

Elemination of 2-bromopentane follow Saytzeff's rule and give pent-2-ene as major product. Some pent-1ene also form according to Hofmann rule:

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2017 (26 Apr Shift 1)

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