Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 34

Practice objective / multiple choice question 34 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 34 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

2‑Bromo‑2‑methylbutane (CH₃)₂C(Br)CH₂CH₃ undergoes dehydrohalogenation with a strong base. (a) How many distinct alkene products can be formed? (b) According to Zaitsev's rule, which product is the major one? State the name of the major alkene.

Answer Options

A. 1 alkene; major product is 2‑methyl‑1‑butene
B. 2 alkenes; major product is 3‑methyl‑2‑butene
Correct Answer C. 2 alkenes; major product is 2‑methyl‑2‑butene
D. 3 alkenes; major product is 3‑methyl‑1‑butene
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
2 alkenes; major product is 2‑methyl‑2‑butene

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 34. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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