MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #611

When 2-bromobutane reacts with alcoholic KOH, 2-butene is the major product. This follows which empirical rule of organic chemistry?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #611

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When 2-bromobutane reacts with alcoholic KOH, 2-butene is the major product. This follows which empirical rule of organic chemistry?

    • A) Markovnikov's
    • B) Saytzeff's
    • C) Hund's
    • D) Pauli's

    Answer: Saytzeff's

    Explanation: Saytzeff's rule states the more substituted alkene is the major product; Markovnikov's is tempting but applies to addition reactions, not elimination.