Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following reactions will give 2,2-dibromopropane as its product?

Options:

CH2=CH-CH3 + 2HBr ----->

CH3-CH=CH2 + 2HBr ----->

CH3-C≡CH + 2HBr ----->

CH3CH=CHBr + 2HBr ----->

Correct Answer:

CH3-C≡CH + 2HBr ----->

Explanation:

Preparation of 2,2-dibromopropane takes place according to Markownikoff's rule using propyne and hydrogen bromide.

Step 1:Electrophilic addition of H+

CH3-C≡CH + HBr -----> CH3-C(Br)=CH2

Step 2:

CH3-C(Br)=CH+ HBr -----> CH3-C(Br)2-CH3