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2-chloro-3-methylbutane on treatment with alcoholic potash gives 2-methylbutene-2 as major product.
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CH3 - C = CH - CH3 + CH3 - CH - CH = CH2
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CH3 CH3
major minor
Elimination occurs according to saytzeff rule. The major product is one which involves elimination of H from less hydrogenated carbon.
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