Question: 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

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.

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