engineering chemistry MCQ #709

What is the major product of the reaction of 2-methyl-2-butene with HCl?

engineering chemistry MCQ #709

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the major product of the reaction of 2-methyl-2-butene with HCl?

    • A) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
    • B) 2-chloro-3-methylbutane
    • C) 1-chloro-2-methylbutane
    • D) 3-chloro-2-methylbutane

    Answer: 2-chloro-2-methylbutane

    Explanation: The reaction follows Markovnikov's rule, where the hydrogen atom adds to the carbon with more hydrogens, and the Cl atom adds to the more substituted carbon.