The product formed in the reaction of HX with (CH_3)_2C=CH_2 is:

JEE Main Chemistry question

The product formed in the reaction of HX with is:

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)A mixture of (A) and (B) in equal amounts
(D)None of these

Answer: (A)

Solution

Addition of HX to 2-methylpropene follows Markownikoff's rule: the proton adds to the carbon already bearing more hydrogens (the terminal ), generating the more stable tertiary carbocation at the

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