Question

2-Methylpropene is obtained when sodium methoxide reacts with

• A. n-butyl bromide
• B. n-propyl bromide
• C. sec-butyl bromide
• D. isopropyl bromide
• E. tert-butyl bromide

Hint:

In Williamson ether synthesis, the alkoxide can be bulky, but the alkyl halide must be primary to avoid alkene formation by elimination.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)