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because in its normal conformation, Chlorine and hydrogen are in axial position, which is required for E2.

in menthyl chloride energy is required to do a ring flip to get chlorine into axial, and hence reaction is slowe

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Q: Why does neomenthyl chloride undergo elimination faster than menthyl chloride?
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