Question

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

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $2,3$-dimethyl-$2$-butene