engineering chemistry MCQ #295

The major product of the reaction of 2-methylpropan-2-ol with HCl is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #295

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction of 2-methylpropan-2-ol with HCl is?

    • A) 2-Methylpropan-2-yl chloride
    • B) 2-Methylpropene
    • C) 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane
    • D) 1-Chloro-2-methylpropane

    Answer: 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane

    Explanation: Tertiary alcohols react with HCl to form tertiary alkyl chlorides, so 2-methylpropan-2-ol reacts to form 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane.