engineering chemistry MCQ #229

The major product of the dehydration of 2-methyl-2-propanol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #229

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the dehydration of 2-methyl-2-propanol is

    • A) 2-Methylpropene
    • B) 2-Methyl-1-propene
    • C) 1-Methylcyclopropene
    • D) 2-Methyl-2-butene

    Answer: 2-Methylpropene

    Explanation: The dehydration of 2-methyl-2-propanol follows the E1 mechanism, resulting in the most stable alkene, 2-methylpropene.