engineering chemistry MCQ #880

Which alkyl halide undergoes dehydrohalogenation most easily?

engineering chemistry MCQ #880

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which alkyl halide undergoes dehydrohalogenation most easily?

    • A) CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl
    • B) (CH₃)₃CBr
    • C) CH₃CH₂Cl
    • D) CH₃Cl

    Answer: (CH₃)₃CBr

    Explanation: Tertiary alkyl halides are more prone to elimination due to stable carbocation intermediate.