Dehydration of trans-2-methylcyclopentanol with POCl3 in pyridine yields predominantly 3-methylcyclopentene. Is the stereochemistry of this dehydration syn

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Dehydration of trans-2-methylcyclopentanol with POCl3 in pyridine yields predominantly 3-methylcyclopentene. Is the stereochemistry of this dehydration syn or anti? Can you suggest a reason for formation of the observed product? (Make molecular models!)

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