When 2-methyl butyl bromide is treated with sodium ethoxide in...

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.

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