engineering chemistry MCQ #833

The major product of the reaction of 2-bromo-2-methylpropane with NaOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #833

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction of 2-bromo-2-methylpropane with NaOH is

    • A) 2-methyl-2-propanol
    • B) 2-methylpropene
    • C) 2-methyl-1-propanol
    • D) 1-methylcyclopropanol

    Answer: 2-methylpropene

    Explanation: The reaction proceeds through E2 mechanism, resulting in the formation of 2-methylpropene due to the steric hindrance.