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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Which alkene is the major product from the dehydration of 2-butanol?
Options
A 1-Butene
B cis-2-Butene
C trans-2-Butene
D 2-Butene (major, with trans favored)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dehydration gives a mixture of cis and trans-2-butene, with the more stable trans isomer predominating over cis, plus a small amount of 1-butene.

Hint

Zaitsev product: more substituted alkene.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 148 of 1999
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