The major product C in the below mentioned reaction is: CH3CH2CH2Br [ ]alc. KOH A HBr B [ ]aq. KOH C
- Propan-1-ol
- Propan-2-ol
- Propane
- Propyne
Answer
(2) Propan-2-ol
Solution
CH3CH2CH2Br [ ]alc. KOH CH3CH=CH2 (A, dehydrohalogenation)
CH3CH=CH2 HBr CH3CHBrCH3 (B, Markovnikov addition)
CH3CHBrCH3 [ ]aq. KOH CH3CH(OH)CH3 (C, substitution)
C = propan-2-ol.
Answer: (2)