A synthesis of 2-butanol was performed by treating 2-bromobutane with hot sodium

Chapter 15, Problem 15.104

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A synthesis of 2-butanol was performed by treating 2-bromobutane with hot sodium hydroxide solution. The yield was 60%, indicating that a significant portion of the reactant was converted into a second product. Predict what this other product might be. What simple test would support your prediction?

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