MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #675

In a competitive reaction between substitution and elimination, a chemist increases the concentration of a bulky base. Which organic product becomes dominant?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #675

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a competitive reaction between substitution and elimination, a chemist increases the concentration of a bulky base. Which organic product becomes dominant?

    • A) Alcohol
    • B) Ether
    • C) Alkyne
    • D) Alkene

    Answer: Alkene

    Explanation: Bulky bases and high temperatures favor elimination (E2) over substitution. Alcohol is tempting but is the product of substitution, not elimination.