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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

When but-1-yne is treated with excess of HBr, the expected product is

A

1, 2-Dibroraobutane

B

2, 2-Dibromobutane

C

1, 1-Dibromobutane

D

All the above

Answer

2, 2-Dibromobutane

Explanation

Solution

CH3CH2CCH+HBr>CH3CH2CBrCH_3CH_2C \equiv CH + HBr {->} CH_3CH_2 - CBr =CH2>[HBr]CH3CH2C(Br)2CH3 = CH_2 {->[HBr]} CH_3CH_2C(Br)_2CH_3.