When treated with a strong base, 2-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane will undergo an elimination reaction to produce two products. The choice of base (ethoxide vs. tert -butoxide) will determine which of the two products predominates. Draw both products and determine how you could distinguish between them using IR spectroscopy.

When treated with a strong base, 2-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane will undergo an elimination reaction to produce two products. The choice of base (ethoxide vs. tert-butoxide) will determine which of the two products predominates. Draw both products and determine how you could distinguish between them using IR spectroscopy. Correct. Draw both products. eTextbook and Media Assistance Used x Incorrect. How can you distinguish between the two products using IR spectroscopy? The Zaitsev product (from NaOEt ): produce a signal at 1650cm1 and produce a signal at 3100cm1. The Hofmann product (from t-BuOK)