Hydrocarbons · NEET Preparation Chemistry
When 2-methylbut-2-ene is treated with HCl, the major product formed is:
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medium · MCQ · Q-3509E0
When 2-methylbut-2-ene is treated with HCl, the major product formed is:
- A.1-chloro-2-methylbutane
- B.2-chloro-2-methylbutaneCorrect answer
- C.2-chloro-3-methylbutane
- D.1-chloro-3-methylbutane
Solution
The addition of HCl to 2-methylbut-2-ene follows Markovnikov's rule. Protonation of the double bond yields the more stable tertiary carbocation intermediate, which then reacts with chloride ion to form 2-chloro-2-methylbutane as the major product.
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