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Neopentyl bromide is heated with an alcoholic `KOH` solution. The major alkene formed is

A

pent-`2`-ene

B

`2`-methylbut-`1`-ene

C

`2`-methylbut-`2`-ene

D

no reaction as the halides does not contain `beta`-hydrogen.

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C
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  • Ethyl bromide on treatment with alcoholic KOH gives

    A
    Ethylene
    B
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    C
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    A
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    B
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