H3C- CH3 |CH-CH=CH2 + HBr A A (predominantly) is
- CH3- Br |CH- CH3 |CH-CH3
- CH3- CH3 |CH- Br |CH-CH3
- CH3- CH3 |CH-CH2-CH2Br
- CH3- Br | CH3 |C-CH2CH3
Answer
(4) CH3- Br | CH3 |C-CH2CH3
Solution
Addition of HBr follows Markovnikov's rule through a carbocation intermediate.
Step 1: H+ adds to the terminal CH2 and gives a 2° carbocation:
CH3- CH3 |CH- CH-CH3
Step 2: a 1,2-hydride shift from the neighbouring carbon gives the more stable 3° carbocation:
CH3- CH3 | C-CH2-CH3
Step 3: Br- attacks the 3° carbocation:
CH3- Br | CH3 |C-CH2CH3 (2-bromo-2-methylbutane)
A (predominantly) is 2-bromo-2-methylbutane.
Answer: (4)