Practice mode Alkyl Halides

How many β-hydrogen atoms are present in 2-bromopropane, (CH₃)₂CHBr?

Correct answer B. 6

Explanation

β-hydrogens are on carbons adjacent to the carbon carrying bromine. Both neighbouring carbons are CH₃ groups, giving 2 × 3 = 6 β-hydrogens available for elimination.

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