Question
Chemistry Question on Alkenes
The product formed in the following reaction is: CH3CH(CH3)CH=CH2+HBr product:
A
(CH3)2CHCH(Br)CH3
B
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2Br
C
(CH3)2C(Br)CH2CH3
D
CH3CH(CH3)CH(Br)CH2CH3
Answer
(CH3)2CHCH(Br)CH3
Explanation
Solution
The addition of HBr is according to Markownikoff s rule in this reaction. CH3−∣ CH3CH−CH=CH2+HBr+− CH3−∣ CH3CH−∣ BrCH−CH3