Hydrocarbons Question 404
Question: $ CH_2=CHCl $ reacts with HCl to form [CPMT 1985, 93]
Options:
A) $ CH_2Cl-CH_2Cl $
B) $ CH_3-CHCl_2 $
C) $ CH_2=CHCl.HCl $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ CH_2=CH-Cl\xrightarrow{HCl}CH_3-CH<\begin{matrix} Cl \\ Cl \\ \end{matrix} $ According to Markownikoff’s rule H atom of the reagent goes to that carbon atom which is more hydrogenated.