An alkyl bromide reacts with sodium ethoxide and ethanol to give only one alkene. Hydrogenation of this alkene yields $2-$methylbutane. What is the alkyl halide?

  • A
    $1-$Bromobutane
  • B
    $1-$Bromo$-2-$methylbutane
  • C
    $2-$Bromo$-2-$methylbutane
  • D
    $1-$Bromo$-2,2-$dimethylpropane

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