Chemistry-Elimination Reactions
NEET Chemistry Elimination Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
When 2-bromo-2-methylbutane undergoes dehydrohalogenation, what is the major alkene product formed?
A
2-methyl-2-butene
B
2-methyl-1-butene
C
3-methyl-1-butene
D
1-pentene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to Zaitsev's rule, the major product in dehydrohalogenation reactions is the alkene with the greater number of alkyl groups attached to the double bond. Here, 2-methyl-2-butene is the major product.
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