Hydrocarbons Question 228

Question: During free radical bromination of isobutene, an alkenei is produced as by product via disproportionation of the intermediate alkyl free radical. What is this alkene-

Options:

A) 1-butene

B) 2-butene

C) 2-methyl propene

D) Both [b] and [c]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] As shown in the above mechanism 1-butene and 2-butene cannot be formed by this free radical.

release of 1 hydrogen radical gives 2-methyl propene as disproportionated product.