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Chemistry Hydrocarbon Alkene Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The dehydrohalogenation of neopentyl bromide with alcoholic KOH mainly gives

A
2-methyl-1-butene
B
2-methyl-2-butene
C
2, 2-dimethyl-1-butene
D
2-butene

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B

In this reaction carbonium ion is formed which rearranges to form carbonium ion from which base obstruct proton. Hence 2-methyl-2-butene is formed as a main product.

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