2-Bromo-2-methylpropane is heated with $NaOEt$ in ethanol. The major product is

A2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane
B2-methylpropan-2-ol
C2-methylpropane
D2-methylpropene

Answer: D

A tertiary halide cannot undergo SN2 because of steric hindrance, and a strong base with heat favours E2. The main product is 2-methylpropene, with ether as a minor product.

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