The major product obtained on the elimination of bromine from 2-bromobutane in presence of alc. KOH is:

Predominantly 2-butyne

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Predominantly 1-butene

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Predominantly 2-butene

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equimolar mixture of 1 and 2-butene

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Solution

The correct option is C Predominantly 2-butene
The formation of 2-butene is in accordance to Saytzeff's rule on the elimination of bromine from 2-bromobutane. The more subtituted alkene is formed. Hence correct option is c.

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