Q. A mixture of 1-chlorobutane and 2-chlorobutane when treated with alcoholic $KOH$ gives

A) 1-butene
B) 2-butene
C) $iso$-butylene
D) Mixture of 1-butene+2-butene
Explanation

(d)
On treatment with alcoholic $KOH$, 1-chlorobutane gives 1-butene while 2-chlorobutane gives 2-butene (major) +1-butene (minor). Therefore, a mixture of 1-butene +2-butene is formed.

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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