Which of the following compounds is obtained when t-butyl bromide is treated with alcoholic ammonia?

Which of the following compounds is obtained when t-butyl bromide is treated with alcoholic ammonia?

Solution

In presence of alcoholic ammonia, t-butyl bromide undergoes elimination (no substitution) to give isobutylene.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (12 Oct Shift 1)

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