engineering chemistry MCQ #4594

The major product of dehydration of 2-methyl-2-butanol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #4594

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of dehydration of 2-methyl-2-butanol is

    • A) 2-Methyl-1-butene
    • B) 2-Methyl-2-butene
    • C) 3-Methyl-1-butene
    • D) 3-Methyl-2-butene

    Answer: 2-Methyl-2-butene

    Explanation: Most stable alkene (more substituted) is formed according to Zaitsev's rule.