Question

$2-$chloro$-2-$methylpentane on reaction with sodium methoxide in methanol yields:

• A. $a$ and $c$
• B. $c$ only
• C. $a$ and $b$
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

2-chloro-2-methylpentane on reaction with sodium methoxide in methanol yields 2-methoxy-2-methylpentane (substitution product) and 2-methylpent-2-ene (elimination product). B will be the minor product. Therefore, all the products will be formed.