engineering chemistry MCQ #777

The best reagent for converting 2-bromopropane to propene is

engineering chemistry MCQ #777

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best reagent for converting 2-bromopropane to propene is

    • A) KOH/EtOH
    • B) KOH/H2O
    • C) NaOEt/EtOH
    • D) t-BuOK/t-BuOH

    Answer: t-BuOK/t-BuOH

    Explanation: Strong, bulky base (t-BuOK) in t-BuOH favors E2 elimination, forming propene.