engineering chemistry MCQ #795

engineering chemistry MCQ #795

1. Question 1

   Q1. What is the major product of the reaction between 2-methyl-2-butanol and HCl?

   • A) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
   • B) 2-chloro-3-methylbutane
   • C) 1-chloro-2-methylbutane
   • D) 3-chloro-2-methylbutane

   Answer: 2-chloro-2-methylbutane

   Explanation: The reaction proceeds through SN1 mechanism, forming a tertiary carbocation that gives 2-chloro-2-methylbutane as the major product.