Question
Organic Chemistry Question on carbonyl compounds
Addition of HBr to 1.3-butadiene at 40°C yields:
A
80% 1,2-addition product and 20% 1,4-addition product
B
80% 1,2-addition product and 20% 1,3-addition product
C
80% 1,4-addition product and 20% 1,2-addition product
D
80% 1,2-addition product and 20% 1,3-addition product
Answer
80% 1,4-addition product and 20% 1,2-addition product
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): 80% 1,4-addition product and 20% 1,2-addition product