Hydrocarbons Question 252
Question: The major product obtained in the photo catalysed bromination of 2-methylbutane is:
Options:
A) 1-bromo-2-methylbutane
B) 1-bromo-3-methylbutane
C) 2-bromo-3-methylbutane
D) 2-bromo-2-methylbutane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] The order of substitution in different alkanes is $ 3{}^\circ >2{}^\circ >1{}^\circ $ Thus the bromination of 2-methyl butane mainly ives 2-Bromo - 2 - methyl butane