Question

A sample of 2,3-dibromo-3-methylpentane is heated with zinc dust. The resulting product formed is isolated and heated with HI in the presence of phosphorus. Identify which is the structure that represents the final organic product formed in the reaction ?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Answer 2

$\xrightarrow { \mathrm { Zn } / \Delta }$