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An alkyl bromide produces a single alken...

An alkyl bromide produces a single alkene when it reacts with sodium ethoxide and ethanol. This alkene on hydrogenation produces 2-methyl butane. What is the identity of the alkyl halide?

A

l-Bromo-2, 2-dimethylpropane

B

I -Bromobutane

C

l-Bromo-2-methylbutane

D

2-Bromopentane

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C
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