engineering chemistry MCQ #768

The best method to prepare 2,2-dimethylpropane is

engineering chemistry MCQ #768

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best method to prepare 2,2-dimethylpropane is

    • A) Wurtz reaction
    • B) Corey-House synthesis
    • C) reaction of tert-butyl chloride with lithium aluminum hydride
    • D) reaction of neopentyl bromide with sodium in ether

    Answer: reaction of tert-butyl chloride with lithium aluminum hydride

    Explanation: Tertiary alkyl halides can be reduced to alkanes using LiAlH4, a good method for preparing 2,2-dimethylpropane.