How many distinct alkenes obtained from the 3-Bromo3-methylhexane upon treatment with alc. $\mathrm{KOH}$ ?

How many distinct alkenes obtained from the 3-Bromo3-methylhexane upon treatment with alc. $\mathrm{KOH}$ ?
  1. $2$
  2. $3$
  3. $4$
  4. $5$

Solution


3 different alkenes obtained 3-Bromo-3-methylhexane As there are three distinct $\beta$-hydrogens (on $\beta$-carbons), we can get three different alkenes.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2023 (19 May Shift 1)

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