Which of the following compounds undergoes elimination to form an alkene when treated with a strong base?

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Which of the following compounds undergoes elimination to form an alkene when treated with a strong base?
  1. 1-bromobutane
  2. 2-bromobutane
  3. 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
  4. 2-bromo-2-methylpropane

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Q: Which of the following compounds undergoes elimination to form an alkene when treated with a strong base?
Solution: 2-bromobutane undergoes elimination (E2) to form an alkene, while 2-bromo-2-methylpropane does not due to steric hindrance.
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