Identify the products of the reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide.
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)None of these choices are correct.

Question

Identify the products of the reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide. 
A)A 
B)B 
C)C 
D)D 
E)None of these choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide involves a substitution reaction where the ethoxide ion replaces the bromine atom. The ethoxide ion acts as a strong nucleophile and attacks the electrophilic carbon atom of the 2-bromopentane molecule. The resulting intermediate undergoes elimination of the leaving group (bromide ion) to form the alkene product. The product in choice C is the major product formed in this reaction. The other products, A and B, are minor products formed due to elimination reactions at different positions of the carbon chain. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C.

Identify the Products of the Reaction Between 2-Bromopentane and Potassium