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The reaction of t-butyl chloride and sodium ethoxide gives mainly
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2-methylprop-1-ene
Sodium ethoxide is a strong base. The nucleophile cannot attack at the carbon of 
bond due to steric hindrance. Hence, elimination reaction occurs to form alkene.
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