engineering chemistry MCQ #702

The major product of dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane is

engineering chemistry MCQ #702

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane is

    • A) 1-butene
    • B) 2-butene
    • C) isobutene
    • D) none

    Answer: 2-butene

    Explanation: More substituted alkenes (2-butene) are formed preferentially according to Saytzeff's rule.