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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Isobutyl bromide may be obtained from isobutylene and HBr in the presence of

Options:

Hydroquinone

Diphenylamine

Peroxide

All of these

Correct Answer:

Peroxide

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. peroxide.

Isobutyl bromide can be obtained from isobutylene and HBr in the presence of a peroxide, such as benzoyl peroxide. The peroxide acts as a free radical initiator, which causes the HBr to add to the isobutylene in an anti-Markovnikov fashion.

The other options are incorrect. Option (1) hydroquinone, is a reducing agent and will not react with isobutylene or HBr. Option (2) diphenylamine, is a free radical scavenger and will inhibit the reaction between isobutylene and HBr.