Question

In the given reaction two products are expected.

The product (2) is formed as a major product because

• A. The carbocation$CH_{3} - \overset{+}{C}H - CH_{3}$ is formed which is more stable
• B. The carbocation $CH_{3} - CH_{2} - \overset{+}{C}H_{2}$ is formed which is more stable.
• C. Both carbocations are equally table but the nucleophile attack on central on central C atom.
• D. $CH_{3} - \overset{+}{C}H - CH_{3}$ can easily give a proton to attach $Br^{+}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The carbocation$CH_{3} - \overset{+}{C}H - CH_{3}$ is formed which is more stable

Answer 2

: Step – I : $HBr\underset{(Electrophile)}{\rightarrow H^{+} + Br^{-}}$

Step-II :