What is the primary product of the reaction between 2-bromo-2-methylpropane and sodium ethoxide?

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What is the primary product of the reaction between 2-bromo-2-methylpropane and sodium ethoxide?
  1. 2-methylpropene
  2. 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
  3. 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane
  4. 2-methylpropyl ethyl ether

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Q: What is the primary product of the reaction between 2-bromo-2-methylpropane and sodium ethoxide?
Solution: The reaction is an elimination reaction (E2) where sodium ethoxide acts as a strong base, leading to the formation of 2-methylpropene.
Steps: 5

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