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

This is an elimination reaction, where a small molecule (in this case, hydrogen chloride) is removed from the starting material to form the alkene product.

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