Question

Write the iupac name of the major product obtained when 2-bromopentane is heated with alcoholic koh.Give equation name the reaction

Answer 1

Either 1-pentene or 2-pentene are formed.

The reaction is Beta-elimination reaction.

KOH + CH3-CH-CH2-CH2-CH3

I

Br

Will Form:

KBr+ H2O + CH2=CH-CH2-CH2-CH3 OR

CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3