What happens when tertiary butyl alcohol is passed over heated copper at 300°C?

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

What happens when tertiary butyl alcohol is passed over heated copper at 300°C?
  1. Secondary butyl alcohol is formed.
  2. 2-Methylpropene is formed.
  3. 1-Butene is formed.
  4. Butanal is formed.

Answer

(B) 2-Methylpropene is formed.

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