There are two ways for the preparation of 2,2-dimethylbutane by Corey - House synthesis.
Which of the following statements is correct ?

Options

A. (a) Both Part I and II are feasible.
B. (b) Part I is feasible.
C. (c) Path II is feasible.
D. (d) Both Path I and II are not feasible.

Answer

B

Explanation

In the second step of Path I, alkyl halide `(C_(2)H_(5)Br)` is `1^(@)` , Corey -House synthesis proceeds via `SN^(2)` mechanism. In the second step of Path II, alkyl halide is `3^(@)`. So, the reaction will not take place.