A single alkene is produced when an alkyl bromide reacts with sodium ethoxide and ethanol. This alkene undergoes hydrogenation and produces 2-methyl butane. What is the identity of the alkyl bromide?

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A single alkene is produced when an alkyl bromide reacts with sodium ethoxide and ethanol. This alkene undergoes hydrogenation and produces 2-methyl butane. What is the identity of the alkyl bromide? (A) 1-bromo-2, 2-dimethylpropane (B) 1-bromobutane (C) 1-bromo-2-methylbutane (D) 2-bromo-2-methylbutane

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Q. A single alkene is produced when an alkyl bromide reacts with sodium ethoxide and ethanol. This alkene undergoes hydrogenation and produces 2-methyl butane. What is the identity of the alkyl bromide?

1-bromo-2, 2-dimethylpropane

1-bromobutane

1-bromo-2-methylbutane

2-bromo-2-methylbutane