Hydrocarbons Ques 37

37. When $3$, $3$-dimethyl-$2$-butanol is heated with $H_2 SO_4$, the major product obtained is

[1995]

(a) $2,3$-dimethyl-$2$-butene

(b) $3,3$-dimethyl-$1$-butene

(c) $2,3$-dimethyl-$1$- butene

(d) cis & trans isomers of $2$,$3$-dimethyl-$2$-butene

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 37.(a)

Solution:

  1. (a) When $3$, $3$ dimethyl-$2$-butanol is heated with $H_2 SO_4$ the major product obtained is $2,3$ dimethyl-$2$-butene.