Answer to Question #126710 in Organic Chemistry for michael

Question

When 2-Methyl-2-butanol reacts with H3O+,THF at 250C; two products are formed. What are they?

Answer 1

2-Methyl-2-butanol reacts with H3O+, At 250⁰C .

H⁺ Or H₃O⁺ React With Alcohol form Cabocation Intermediate then this go for Elemination And form Alkene .

1st product --------> 2- Methyl-1-Butene .

2nd product -------->  2-Methyl-2-butene . ( Major Product ) .