engineering chemistry MCQ #879

What is the major product of dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane?

engineering chemistry MCQ #879

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) 1-butene
    • B) 2-butene
    • C) isobutene
    • D) none

    Answer: 2-butene

    Explanation: E2 elimination follows Zaitsev's rule, favoring the more stable alkene, 2-butene.