engineering chemistry MCQ #690

The major product of the reaction of 2-bromo-2-methylbutane with alc. KOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #690

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction of 2-bromo-2-methylbutane with alc. KOH 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: Following Saytzeff's rule, the major product is 2-methyl-2-butene due to more substituted alkene formation.