2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane will react with potassium hydroxide dissolved in alcohol to produce 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene. What type of reaction is this?
A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) displacement

Question

2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane will react with potassium hydroxide dissolved in alcohol to produce 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene. What type of reaction is this? 
A) addition 
B) elimination 
C) substitution 
D) oxidation 
E) displacement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves the removal of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom from the starting material, leading to the formation of a double bond and the elimination of HCl. This is characteristic of an elimination reaction, specifically a beta-elimination reaction.

2-Chloro-2,3-Dimethylbutane Will React with Potassium Hydroxide Dissolved in Alcohol to Produce