engineering chemistry MCQ #815

What is the major product of dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromo-2-methylbutane?

engineering chemistry MCQ #815

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the major product of dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromo-2-methylbutane?

    • A) 2-methylbut-1-ene
    • B) 2-methylbut-2-ene
    • C) 3-methylbut-1-ene
    • D) 3-methylbut-2-ene

    Answer: 2-methylbut-2-ene

    Explanation: Zaitsev's rule applies, most stable alkene (2-methylbut-2-ene) is formed as major product due to hyperconjugation.