Question

The major product formed when a 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid is

• A. 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene
• B. 2,3-dimethyl-1-butene
• C. 3,3-dimethyl-1-butene
• D. cis and trans isomers of 2,3-dimethyl-l-butene
• E. cis and trans isomers of 3,3-dimethyl-2-butene

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene