engineering chemistry MCQ #688

The major product of dehydrohalogenation of 3-bromopentane is

engineering chemistry MCQ #688

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of dehydrohalogenation of 3-bromopentane is

    • A) 1-pentene
    • B) 2-pentene
    • C) 3-pentene (not possible)
    • D) both (a) and (b)

    Answer: 2-pentene

    Explanation: Following Saytzeff's rule, the major product is 2-pentene due to more substituted alkene formation.