NEET2016ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
When 2-methyl butyl bromide is treated with sodium ethoxide in ethanol, what will be the major product?
Options
- A2-methyl but-2-ene
- B3-methyl but-1-ene
- C2-methyl but-1-ene
- D2-methyl sodium-butoxide
Correct answer
A. 2-methyl but-2-ene
Step-by-step solution
When 2-methyl butyl bromide is treated with sodium ethoxide in ethanol, two alkenes are possible. The more substituted alkene, i.e. 2-methyl-2-butene is the major product.