Question

When 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanol is heated with cone. $H_{2}S{O}_4$, the major product obtained is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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