MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #594

When 2-bromobutane is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide, what is the major alkene product formed according to Saytzeff's rule?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #594

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When 2-bromobutane is heated with alcoholic potassium hydroxide, what is the major alkene product formed according to Saytzeff's rule?

    • A) 2-Butene
    • B) 1-Butene
    • C) 2-Butanol
    • D) Cyclobutane

    Answer: 2-Butene

    Explanation: 2-butene is the major product according to Saytzeff's rule, which states the more substituted alkene is preferred in elimination reactions.