engineering chemistry MCQ #721

The reaction of 2-chlorobutane with alc. KOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #721

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-chlorobutane with alc. KOH gives

    • A) 1-butene
    • B) 2-butene
    • C) both A and B
    • D) none of these

    Answer: both A and B

    Explanation: The reaction is an E2 reaction, resulting in both 1-butene and 2-butene, with 2-butene being the major product.