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

A

1-bromo-2, 2-dimethylpropane

B

1-bromobutane

C

1-bromo-2-methylbutane

D

2-bromo-2-methylbutane

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_3-underset("1-bromo-2-methyl butane")(CH_2)-overset(CH_3)overset(|)(CH)-CH_2Br+C_2H_5ONa overset(C_2H_5OH)(rarr)CH_3-CH_2-overset(CH_3)overset(|)(C)=CH_2+NaBr+C_2H_5OHoverset(+H_2)underset("(Hydrogenjation)")(rarr)CH_3-underset("2-methyl-butane")(CH_2)-overset(CH_3)overset(|)(CH)-CH_3`
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