engineering chemistry MCQ #861

What is the product of the reaction between 1-bromopropane and NaOH in ethanol?

engineering chemistry MCQ #861

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between 1-bromopropane and NaOH in ethanol?

    • A) propan-1-ol
    • B) propene
    • C) propan-2-ol
    • D) cyclopropane

    Answer: propene

    Explanation: The reaction is an example of an elimination reaction (E2 mechanism), where a strong base (NaOH) abstracts a proton, leading to the formation of propene.