engineering chemistry MCQ #866

What is the major product of the reaction of 1-butene with HBr?

engineering chemistry MCQ #866

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the major product of the reaction of 1-butene with HBr?

    • A) 1-bromobutane
    • B) 2-bromobutane
    • C) 1,2-dibromobutane
    • D) 2,3-dibromobutane

    Answer: 2-bromobutane

    Explanation: The reaction follows Markovnikov's rule, where H+ adds to the less substituted carbon and Br- to the more substituted carbon, forming 2-bromobutane.