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Question: What is the chief product obtained when n-butane is treated with Br2 in the presence of light at 130...

What is the chief product obtained when n-butane is treated with Br2 in the presence of light at 1300C ?

A

CH3 – CH2 – CHBr – CH3

B

(CH3)2CHCH2Br

C

(CH3)3CBr

D

CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – Br

Answer

CH3 – CH2 – CHBr – CH3

Explanation

Solution

Br2 has a much regioselectivity so chif product formed is 2-bromobutane