Multiple choice

The mixture of 1-chlorobutane and 2-chlorobutane when treated with alcoholic KOH gives ___________.

  1. isobutylene
  2. 1-Butene
  3. 2-Butene

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 2 and 3
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because on treating with alcoholic KOH, 1-chlorobutane gives 1-butene while 2-chlorobutane gives 2-butene (major) + 1-butene (minor). Therefore a mixture of 1-butene and 2-butene is formed.

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