See image — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct option: \(\text{A}\). Classify the halogen compound correctly as alkyl, allylic, benzylic, vinylic or aryl; the structure and position of \(\ce{X}\) decide its preparation and reaction behaviour. Recovered question text: 14. 2-bromopentane is heated with potassium ethoxide in ethanol. The major product obtained is (1) 1-Pentene (2) cis-2-pentene (3) trans-2-pentene (4) 2-ethoxypentane