Which of the alkyl chlorides listed below undergoes dehydrohalogenation in the presence of a strong base to give pent-2-ene as the only alkene product?
A) 1-chloropentane
B) 2-chloropentane
C) 3-chloropentane
D) 1-chloro-2-methylbutane
E) 1-chloro-3-methylbutane

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3-chloropentane undergoes dehydrohalogenation to form pent-2-ene as the only product due to the elimination of HCl from the 3rd and 4th carbon atoms, resulting in the formation of a double bond between the 2nd and 3rd carbon atoms.

Which of the Alkyl Chlorides Listed Below Undergoes Dehydrohalogenation in the Presence