Question

During debromination of meso-2,3-dibromobutane, the major compound formed is
(a) n-butane
(b) 1-butene
(c) cis-2-butene
(d) trans-2-butene

Answer 1

Electron transfer involves creation of ions, which bond via ionic bonds to form ionic compounds. A Familiar compound like table salt, sodium chloride, is a classic example of an ionic compound. Electron sharing involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms and the creation of covalent bonds.