engineering chemistry MCQ #878

The reaction of 2-bromobutane with NaOH produces?

engineering chemistry MCQ #878

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-bromobutane with NaOH produces?

    • A) 2-butanol
    • B) 1-butene
    • C) 2-butene
    • D) both A and C

    Answer: both A and C

    Explanation: SN2 and E2 reactions compete; NaOH can act as a nucleophile or base, producing alcohol and alkene.