Question

Which of the following products can be formed when 2-chloro-2-methylpentane reacts with sodium methoxide in methanol ?
1.
2.
3.

• A. 3 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

possible mechanism which takes place is $\text{E2}$ and $\text{S}_{\text{N}} \text{1}$ mechanism. Hence, possible products are