In an elimination procedure, 2-chloro-2-methylbutane was mixed with a 1-propanol solution (containing KOH). Draw out the structures for this reaction and state the limiting reagent.

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In an elimination procedure, 2-chloro-2-methylbutane was mixed with a 1-propanol solution (containing KOH). Draw out the structures for this reaction and state the limiting reagent.  

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This is a simple problem of elimination reaction where a chloro substrate is undergoing elimination in presence of base.

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