Question
Chemistry Question on Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes
The major product obtained in the photobromination of 2-methyl butane is
A
2-bromo-2-methylbutane
B
1 -bromo-2-methylbutane
C
1-bromo-3-methylbutane
D
2-bromo-3-methylbutane
Answer
2-bromo-2-methylbutane
Explanation
Solution
The reactivity of different types of hydrogen follows the order : benzylic ? allylic > tertiary > secondary > primary > vinylic ≈ aryl.