Draw the molecule:   Under second-order conditions (strong base/nucleophile), SN2 and E2 reactions may occur simultaneously and compete with each other. Show what products might be expected from the reaction of 2-bromo-3-methylbutane (a moderately hindered 2∘∘ alkyl halide) with sodium ethoxide. Do not worry about sterechemistry inther SN2 product for this problem. Don't forget about stereochemistry

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Under second-order conditions (strong base/nucleophile), SN2 and E2 reactions may occur simultaneously and compete with each other.
Show what products might be expected from the reaction of 2-bromo-3-methylbutane (a moderately hindered 2∘∘ alkyl halide) with sodium ethoxide. Do not worry about sterechemistry inther SN2 product for this problem. Don't forget about stereochemistry.
 
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