Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Dibromopentanes are able to undergo ‘double elimination’ reactions, forming hydrocarbons. $\text{2NaOH} + \text{C}_5\text{H}_{10}\text{Br}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_5\text{H}_8 + \text{2NaBr} + \text{2H}_2\text{O}$ Which isomer gives just one hydrocarbon product?

  • A1,5-dibromopentane
  • B1,4-dibromopentane
  • C2,3-dibromopentane
  • D2,4-dibromopentane

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