engineering chemistry MCQ #695

The major product of the reaction between (CH₃)₃CBr and CH₃O⁻ is

engineering chemistry MCQ #695

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction between (CH₃)₃CBr and CH₃O⁻ is

    • A) (CH₃)₃COCH₃
    • B) (CH₃)₂C=CH₂
    • C) (CH₃)₃CCH₃
    • D) CH₃Br

    Answer: (CH₃)₂C=CH₂

    Explanation: Tertiary alkyl halides with strong base (CH₃O⁻) undergo E2 elimination to form alkene.