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Predict the predominant alkene product that would form when 2-bromo-2-methylpentane is treated with sodium methoxide in...

Predict the predominant alkene product that would form when 2-bromo-2-methylpentane is treated with sodium methoxide in methanol. If the base were changed to KOC(CH2CH3)3 would the same alkene predominate? If not, why? What would be the structure of this alternate product be, if it formed?

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Rcaction of tertiary alkyl halide with the strong base gives alkene as an elimination product sodium methoxide in methanol is

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