2-Bromopentane is heated with alcoholic KOH. Which is the correct statement for this reaction?
A. Only pent-2-ene is formed.
B. Only pent-1-ene is formed.
C. Both pent-2-ene and pent-1-ene are formed.
D. pent-2-ene will be major product as it is more stable.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A only
2. B only
3. C only
4. C, D only
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A
A only
B
B only
C
C only
D
C, D only
Correct Answer
C, D only
Detailed Explanation
Since both the hydrogen atoms on the beta-carbon can be removed, both pent-1-ene and pent-2-ene can be formed. The reaction is not highly selective, and both products may be obtained.
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