MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4516

The major product of the dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane is

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4516

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The major product of the dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane is

    • A) 1-Butene
    • B) 2-Butene
    • C) Isobutene
    • D) 1-Pentene

    Answer: 2-Butene

    Explanation: The reaction follows Saytzeff's rule, favoring the more substituted alkene, which is 2-butene.