Question

Neopentyl chloride on reaction with ethanolic $KOH$ is likely to:

• A. Neopentyl alcohol
• B. Pentylene
• C. $2$-Methyl-$2$-butene
• D. Undergo no reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is D Undergo no reaction

Neopentyl chloride on reaction with ethanolic $KOH$ is likely to undergo no reaction as it lacks alpha $H$ atom. Due to this elimination is not possible.

Option D is correct.