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The major product formed when `2`-bromo-`2`- methyl butane is refluxed with ethanolic `KOH` is

A

`2`-methyl but `-2-` ene

B

`2`-methyl butan `-1-` ol

C

`2`-methyl but `-1-` ene

D

`2`-methyl butan `-2-` ol

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A
When alkane is reacted with ethanolic KOH it undergoes elimination reaction. The product with stable carbocation in the intermediate step is the major product or saitzev product.
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