engineering chemistry MCQ #837

The major product of the reaction of 1-bromo-2-methylbutane with NaOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #837

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the reaction of 1-bromo-2-methylbutane with NaOH is

    • A) 2-methyl-1-butanol
    • B) 2-methyl-2-butanol
    • C) 2-methyl-1-butene
    • D) 2-methyl-2-butene

    Answer: 2-methyl-1-butene

    Explanation: The reaction proceeds through E2 mechanism, resulting in the formation of 2-methyl-1-butene.